FIFA sent the US authorities investigating corruption scandal, the 21-page document, which officially recognized the fact of vote buying in the choice of countries – mistresses of the world championships in 1998 and 2010. The International Federation hopes to help Americans receive compensation in the amount of $ 190 million from dozens of officials implicated in corruption.
March 16 document appeared on the official website of FIFA, which was directed by the Americans, who are investigating cases of corruption in the football organization. The document states that in corrupt and fraudulent schemes involved the former vice-president of the organization and former head of CONCACAF, Jack Warner, his son Daria Warner, a former member of the FIFA Executive Committee, former secretary general of CONCACAF, Chuck Blazer and some other unidentified persons. <-! place 8122061, /> sport / 2016/03/13 / a_8122061.shtml, article / incut, incut1_link ->
«The scheme was based on the purchase of votes Warner during the selection of the country – the mistress of the 1998 world Cup, which in 1992 voted in favor of Morocco. Warner received a bribe from the bid committee of Morocco in exchange for their vote.
12 years later, the same Bid Committee suggested that Warner and Blazer bribe, this time a $ 1 million. In the end, the South Africans offered more attractive 10 million in exchange for votes Warner, Blazer and another member of the executive committee of FIFA. Warner and his accomplices cheated FIFA about the nature of the payment, submitting it as an aid from the “African diaspora” Caribbean, while in fact it was a bribe, “- said in a FIFA documents.
The text notes that officials disguised payments and sent the money through accounts of FIFA, national associations and the organizing committee of the 2010 World Cup.
«Warner and Blazer violated the fundamental principles of FIFA, CONCACAF and stole $ 10 million»,
– highlight the authors of the document.
The organization also counts with the help of the United States to receive compensation in the amount of $ 190 million from more than 40 officials implicated in corruption.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the decision to send a letter to the US authorities:
«These people took advantage of the confidence of FIFA and other international football organizations, causing us very serious damage. The money belonged to the world cup and were intended for the development and promotion of the game. We are focused on their return, no matter how long it takes us to this task. These people stole money not only for FIFA, but also the players, coaches and fans all over the world, for which the organization of the program have been developed. The funds were intended to create football fields, not mansions and swimming pools. We wanted to buy football equipment, rather than jewelry and cars. The organization wanted to help the young players and coaches in the development and football managers do not guarantee the ability to lead a lavish lifestyle. <-! place 8119373, /> sport / 2016/03/11 / a_8119373.shtml, article / incut, incut2_link ->
When FIFA will return the money, they They will be directed to where should be. With their help, we will try to develop football in the world. »
The scandal in the International Football Federation (FIFA) was made public in May 2015, when the seven high-ranking officials were arrested, including FIFA vice-president and member of the Executive Jeffrey Webb. The FBI brought charges on suspicion of criminal activity, kickbacks, money laundering and several other crimes for 24 years.
It is also assumed that in the selection of countries – mistresses of the world championships in 2010, 2018 and 2022, in South Africa, Russia and Qatar respectively, has not done without bribing officials. Officials accused of illegally obtaining about $ 150 million.
Under suspicion were elections, which resulted in the right to host the FIFA World Cup received France in 1998, Korea and Japan in 2002 and Germany in 2006 . British media have accused Franz Beckenbauer that he was trying to ensure that the tournament in Germany, giving a bribe FIFA officials in the amount of $ 6.7 million It is with this bribe journalists associated Beckenbauer refusal to cooperate in the investigation of the election of Qatar as a country -. Hostess World Cup 2022.
Earlier, FIFA confirmed that it will open a case against the eminent German.
As a result, Beckenbauer was suspended from football activities for 90 days for refusing to cooperate with the investigation. The fact of bribing officials with his hand and has not received official confirmation . <-! place 8106569, /> sport / 2016/03/03 / a_8106569.shtml, article / incut, incut3_link ->
As a result of the scandal was a question of the resignation of the president of FIFA Joseph Blatter, but on May 29 contrary to expectations, the Swiss was re-elected as FIFA president. However, after five days, he suddenly resigned in connection with the scandal. After the meeting, the resignation of the Congress was adopted, and the Blatter became acting head of the organization.
However, in December, as a result of the next scandal and Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini has been suspended from football activities for eight years. The reason for this was a bribe of 2 million francs, which FIFA president Michel Platini paid from the funds of the organization in 2011 “for their work.” What specific actions meant that the wording was unclear.
In February 2016 as President of the International Football took the former UEFA general secretary of federation, Gianni Infantino, who immediately after the announcement of the election results, said: “We will restore the organization’s image, we are proud of FIFA!”, And seems to have become earnestly their words into action.
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