British Prince William wades in to a debate over FIFA as UK banks launch an investigation into the world football body’s corruption scandal.

It seems the re-election of FIFA president Sepp Blatter has only intensified the campaign against him and the football world body.

Seven arrests of people linked to FIFA were made in Zuich last week. They are among 14 people indicted on bribery, racketeering and money-laundering charges.

The drive for FIFA reform has been from Europe and spearheaded by the UK.

Now Prince William, who is the president of the FA, has come out and said, "There seems to be a huge disconnect between the sense of fair play that guides those playing and supporting the game, and the allegations of corruption that have long lingered around the management of the sport internationally."

"Those backing FIFA, such as sponsors and the regional confederations, must do their bit to press these reforms - we are doing football and its fans no favors if we do not."

"I have no doubt that when FIFA reforms, its mission to spread the benefits of the game to more people, especially those in developing countries, can only be enhanced."

Also on Sunday, the national press reported that UK banks Barclays and Standard Chartered have started internal reviews into whether they were used for corrupt payment by FIFA officials.

Meanwhile, Swiss authorities have launched a separate criminal investigation into the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments to Russia and Qatar.

England lost its 2018 world cup bid, one that was led by Prince William.

England is now saying it will back a proposed European boycott of the 2018 World Cup. They boycott will be considered by European football’s governing body UEFA when it meets next week in Berlin.

If the boycott is approved, then it will be a major blow in the battle for FIFA.

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