fifa corruption

FIFA Corruption Scandal: Spain’s Soccer Federation President Angel Maria Villar Arrested

Spanish Football Federation President Angel Maria Villar Llona and his son have been held as part of a corruption investigation,…

7 years ago

Franz Beckenbauer Investigated by Swiss Prosecutors

German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer and three others are being investigated by Swiss prosecutors over Germany's bid for the 2006…

8 years ago

Michel Platini Loses FIFA Suspension Appeal

Michel Platini has failed in his bid to have his 90-day provisional suspension from soccer lifted. UEFA president's request was…

9 years ago

FIFA Corruption Scandal: Swiss Banks Report Money Laundering Suspicions

Swiss banks have reported suspicions of money laundering by soccer’s governing body FIFA. Local prosecutors are investigating 53 cases of…

10 years ago

FIFA Corruption: Interpol Suspends Integrity in Sport Agreement

Interpol has suspended its 10-year partnership with FIFA over allegations of corruption against the soccer's governing body. The international police…

10 years ago

World Cup 2026: Bidding Process Suspended Amid FIFA Corruption Scandal

The 2026 World Cup bidding process has been delayed amid corruption allegations around the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. According to…

10 years ago

FIFA Corruption Scandal: New President May Be Named on December 16

FIFA President Sepp Blatter's 17-year reign at the soccer’s governing body could come to an end on December 16, 2015.…

10 years ago

FIFA Corruption: Wanted Suspect Alejandro Burzaco Hands Himself in Italy

Alejandro Burzaco, who is wanted by the US in connection with the investigation into allegations of corruption at soccer’s governing…

10 years ago

FIFA Corruption Scandal: Sepp Blatter Under Investigation in US

FIFA President Sepp Blatter is being investigated by US officials as part of their inquiry into corruption at the soccer…

10 years ago

2022 Qatar World Cup: FIFA faces $5 million corruption claim

FIF is facing new allegations of corruption over its controversial decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. The…

11 years ago