FIFA said on Wednesday (January 13) it had fired General Secretary Jerome Valcke, once one of the global soccer body’s most powerful figures, amid alleged corruption involving World Cup ticket sales.
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13Jan/16
Tag Archives: 61st FIFA Congress
11Oct/15
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner blasts “American witch hunt”
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (OCTOBER 9, 2015) (CCN TV6) – Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner on Friday (October 9) blamed an “American witch hunt” for the global soccer body’s latest woes, including the suspension of several high profile figures.
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28Sep/15
FIFA’s Blatter again denies any wrongdoing
The president of soccer’s governing body FIFA, Sepp Blatter, has again denied any wrongdoing, telling staff he has done nothing or illegal and will remain president.
20Jul/15
FIFA executive committee meets in Zurich
FIFA delegates and media arrive at the headquarters of soccer’s governing body ahead of a key executive committee meeting.
10Jul/15
Ex-FIFA executive Webb agrees to U.S. extradition – source
Ex-FIFA Vice-President and former President of the regional body CONCACAF, Jeffrey Webb of the Cayman Islands, agrees to extradition to the United States.
02Jun/15
Blatter resigns days after re-election, arrests
(FIFA/REUTERS) – Sepp Blatter is out.
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30May/15
Londoners disappointed with Blatter FIFA election win
Soccer fans in London voice disappointment after Sepp Blatter is re-elected as president of the world soccer governing body, following a corruption scandal.
29May/15
Jack Warner freed from jail, says “Nobody has brought more shame to FIFA than Blatter”
Former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner, who has been accused of soliciting bribes as part of a vast corruption case against senior soccer officials, left jail in Trinidad and Tobago via ambulance on Thursday after he was granted bail, according to local media.
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27May/15
Attorney General Lynch outlines investigation that led to nine FIFA officials and five corporate executives being indicted
Nine FIFA officials and five corporate executives, including seven who were arrested in Switzerland, are indicted on corruption charges.
27May/15
FIFA says Blatter not involved in investigation, calls arrests “difficult moment”
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is not involved in bribery allegations, says organisation’s spokesman, adding “FIFA welcomes this investigation.”