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Fifa corruption

FifaGate: Ex-Guatemala boss sentenced to time served, fined $350,000

By AFP

A court spokeswoman and his lawyer Justine Harris added he would have to pay a fine of $350,000. He will remain on probation for two years.

  • Picture: Fifa/Facebook.com

    FifaGate: Guatemala ex-football boss's guilty plea revealed

    As part of his plea agreement with the prosecution, Salguero agreed to return $168,000 received in bribes, according to court documents.

    1342 days ago
  • FILE: Michel Platini. Picture: AFP

    Platini says cleared by Swiss authorities, plans return

    The Frenchman was banned from all soccer-related activities over a two million Swiss francs ($2.02 million) payment Fifa made to him in 2011.

    1534 days ago
  • FILE: The world football governing body headquarters in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    Fifa panel bans 3 former football officials for life

    All three men had pleaded guilty in the US to separate federal charges ranging from wire fraud to racketeering and money laundering.

    1720 days ago
  • FILE: The Fifa logo is pictured at the Fifa headquarters on 2 June, 2015 in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    Fifa finds it hard to give up five-star lifestyle

    Fifa has often been known for lavishing a five-star lifestyle on its delegates and officials.

    2277 days ago
  • Michel Platini. Picture: AFP.

    Platini to quit UEFA after losing appeal over ethics ban

    Michel Platini has pledged to continue his campaign to overturn the ban.

    2281 days ago
  • Picture: AFP.

    Fifa’s ethics committee opens formal proceedings against Jeffrey Webb

    Jeffrey Webb pleaded guilty to multiple counts of corruption in a US district court last year.

    2286 days ago
  • FILE: Suspende UEFA president Michel Platini. Picture: AFP.

    Top sports tribunal to decide Platinis fate within 10 days

    Platini said he recognised that his illustrious career would be over if the decision went against him.

    2290 days ago
  • Suspended Uefa President Michel Platini on 7 October, 2013. Picture : AFP

    Platini optimistic of victory at CAS

    The suspended UEFA president was banned after being found guilty of involvement in financial misconduct.

    2292 days ago
  • FILE: Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Picture: AFP.

    Infantino continues to deny wrongdoing in TV deal

    He has described allegations in the Panama Papers documents as a “non-story”.

    2307 days ago
  • FILE. The investigation has sent Switzerland-based Fifa and other football governing bodies into an unprecedented crisis. Picture: AFP.

    Ex-Fifa vice president pleads guilty to US bribery charges

    Alfredo Hawit pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, to four conspiracy charges.

    2309 days ago
  • A sign outside the building where Panama-based Mossack Fonseca law firm offices are placed in Panama City on 3 April 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Tax authorities begin probes into those named in Panama Papers

    The leak involves more than 11.5 million documents from the files of law firm Mossack Fonseca.

    2317 days ago
  • South African Football Association president, Danny Jordaan. Picture: GCIS.

    Jordaan won't answer questions on $10m Fifa bribery

    Spokesperson Mlungisi Ncame says Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula handles all queries regarding the allegations.

    2319 days ago
  • Fifa's headquarters in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    Fifa launches investigation into 2006 German World Cup bid

    Six members of the 2006 World Cup LOC have been named as subjects in the investigation.

    2329 days ago
  • Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula fields questions about Fifa at Parliament. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Mbalula: Gupta allegations undermines morals of the ANC

    Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula spoke out against the saga at a media briefing in Cape Town yesterday.

    2334 days ago
  • FILE: FIFA former Secretary General Jerome Valcke. Picture: AFP

    Swiss Attorney General launches criminal investigation against Valcke

    The Switzerland AG said it would investigate Jerome Valcke on suspicion of criminal mismanagement.

    2334 days ago
  • Sports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Mbalula to address media on Fifa scandal today

    Fifa says SA had bribed former Fifa officials to secure votes to host the 2010 World Cup.

    2335 days ago
  • Picture: AFP.

    DA calls on police management to take action amid Fifa claims

    The DA says it will follow up with police about previous complaints against Danny Jordaan & Molefi Oliphant.

    2335 days ago
  • Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Mbalula to hold briefing on Fifa’s bribe findings

    Earlier today, Fifa confirmed the $10 million paid out to a Caribbean development fund constitutes a bribe.

    2335 days ago
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