The action comes after FFA strongly denied allegations of impropriety made by The Age in several articles regarding the granting of gifts to FIFA representatives as well as other damaging accusations.

The FFA today confirmed it had issued proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW just days after the articles were published.

"The articles contain serious defamatory allegations regarding the conduct of the Bid, including FFA's accounting practices and its compliance with FIFA regulations and its Government Funding Agreement," an FFA spokesman said.

"FFA completely rejects these serious allegations and is seeking damages."

A Federal Government investigation has since vindicated the FFA of any impropriety.

It has been a tumultuous few weeks for the World Cup bid, with FFA forced to backflip on its earlier commitment to bid for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups when it became apparent that the 2018 bid would go to Europe.

It is understood The Age intends to defend their articles and believe they were based on valid internal documents and corroborating evidence.