Berne - The ethics committee of the FIFA ruled today that violations have occurred in the process of election of the host countries of the World Russia-2018 and Qatar-2022.

The world soccer governing body welcomed the decision taken by the committee and adjourned the inquiry into the controversial process.

FIFA is satisfied by the fact that to some extent came to a conclusion with the closing of the case, said in a report released shortly after the release.

The ethics committee considered that the process of awarding the World 2018 and 2022 were free of corruption.

To achieve the final closure, FIFA will support the work of the independent commission in its willingness to treat future cases against officers based on information obtained in the investigation, highlights the text.

The international federation quoted in its statement to to the president of the ethics committee decision, the German jurist Hans-Joachim Eckert, who said that to his committee 'has been closed nomination process evaluation of World Cups 2018 and 2022 '.

Therefore, FIFA will continue with preparations for Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, which began long ago, the statement said.

The international body recognized the efforts undertaken by research bodies and 'comprehensive work to date, as well as the cooperation of the witnesses to this independent commission to clarify the facts of the case.'

FIFA will consider the recommendations made in the declaration relating to improvements in the application process for future World Cups, adds the statement.