Fifa bribing scandal
Blatter did not speak to US investigators, lawyer says
Sepp Blatter was banned for six years by Fifa’s own ethics committee at the height of a scandal engulfing world soccer’s governing body in 2015.
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah issued a statement “strongly” denying any wrongdoing.
Sepp Blatter led Fifa body for 17 years until he resigned in June last year after being indicted on graft-related charges.
The former CEO says comments made about him were intended to imply he is corrupt, dishonest & deceitful.
Fifa has often been known for lavishing a five-star lifestyle on its delegates and officials.
Michel Platini has pledged to continue his campaign to overturn the ban.
Jeffrey Webb pleaded guilty to multiple counts of corruption in a US district court last year.
Platini said he recognised that his illustrious career would be over if the decision went against him.
The suspended UEFA president was banned after being found guilty of involvement in financial misconduct.
Alfredo Hawit pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, to four conspiracy charges.
Spokesperson Mlungisi Ncame says Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula handles all queries regarding the allegations.
Infantino says while he cannot change the organisation's past, he looks forward to the future.
Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula spoke out against the saga at a media briefing in Cape Town yesterday.
Fifa says SA had bribed former Fifa officials to secure votes to host the 2010 World Cup.
The DA says it will follow up with police about previous complaints against Danny Jordaan & Molefi Oliphant.
Safa's Poobalan Govindasamy says the body has not done anything wrong nor did it sabotage Sedibe.
Sedibe has questioned the fairness & independence of Fifa's probe & has suggested possible sabotage from Safa.
Danny Jordaan did not go to Zurich after pressing matters stopped him from travelling to Switzerland.
Five candidates are standing to replace Blatter to try to lead Fifa out of its crisis.