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FIFA's Garcia report: Bribes, paintings and gifts galore in World Cup bids

The Garcia report, released in full by by FIFA on Tuesday, might not have contained any sensational allegations that could endanger Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022 but it does shed light on the chronic culture of corruption and cronyism that afflicted the race to secure the right to host the two tournaments.

From demands for lavish hotels to jobs for friends, ESPN FC takes a detailed look at some of the brazen details documented by Garcia, which tell a bigger picture of how world football's governing body has operated and the manner in which some of its Executive Committee members conducted themselves when it came to voting on who stages the World Cup.