FIFA admit World Cup Cock Up

Red-faced officials at the world football governing body FIFA were yesterday trying to play down the controversy surrounding a World Cup win by Bristol-based builder Geddie Higgie. FIFA, who awarded the trophy to the Bristol based builder in a private ceremony last week, have admitted they made a mistake and have asked for the trophy to be returned. Mr Higgie (pictured below) told reporters that he was considering his legal position and would make a decision shortly.
"I was amazed when they announced that I had won the trophy" explained the pint-sized builder. "I mean, the tournament hadn't even started and apart from that it's a team game! However, I've started getting used to being a World Cup winner and I'm quite enjoying the perks."
A spokesperson for FIFA said that the person responsible for the error was "someone who knew nothing about football" (which is obviously one of the chief requisites for getting a job at FIFA).
FIFA hope to recover the trophy before the final on July 9th or they could face the potentially embarrassing scenario of having a new champion but no trophy.
"We are appealing to Mr Higgie's better nature" said the FIFA spokesperson.
However, according to Mr Higgie's Partner, Raggsy, Mr Higgie hasn't got one!
"My Geddie ain't got no better nature" laughed Raggsy. "I should know, I have to put up with him day in, day out. Anyway, this World Cup win has really gone to his head and to tell you the truth I don't think he'll give it up without a fight. I mean he's been as happy as a pig in sh .... it is a family blog, isn't it? ... since he won it."