Former ESPN executive John Skipper testified in a U.S. District Court in New York on Tuesday, exposing how two former Fox executives allegedly bribed officials to sabotage ESPN's bid to televise the World Cup. Skipper, who served as ESPN's president from 2012 to 2017, revealed that his company's bid to televise the tournament may have been undermined by the two Fox executives. The executives, who have not been named, are accused of bribing officials to suppress competing offers. The bribery allegations have been part of a long-running investigation into corruption in soccer, which began in 2015 and has since resulted in the arrests of dozens of individuals and the indictment of more than 40 companies. Skipper's testimony comes at a critical time for the sport, as the 2022 World Cup is set to take place in Qatar. The tournament has been mired in controversy, with allegations of bribery and corruption surrounding the awarding of the bid. The former ESPN executive's testimony is expected to provide further insight into the corruption that has plagued the sport in recent years. It could also lead to the uncovering of more information about the alleged bribery and other misconduct that took place in the bidding process. The trial is ongoing and it remains to be seen what further evidence will be presented. However, Skipper's testimony has already shed light on the extent of the corruption that has plagued the sport.