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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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.…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 years ago