Report: FIFA loses three major sponsors following scandal-hit year

Three major sponsors have reportedly ended their relationship with football's world governing body FIFA.

Healthcare company Johnson & Johnson, oil manufacturers Castrol and car parts business Continental have opted against renewing their current deals, according to The Telegraph.

The news comes with FIFA under intense pressure following claims of corruption at the highest level, with campaigners lobbying for reform of the organisation saying that they will target its sponsors if needs be.

It was revealed in November that two other backers, Sony and Emirates, had also terminated their partnerships with FIFA.