Former Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) executives are alleged to have taken bribes in return to vote for Russia and Qatar in bid to host world cup.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) inquest into football corruption allegations revealed a new indictment on Monday in the U.S District court.
The documents claim former FIFA executives either received or were offered bribes.
Those indicted include Nicolas Leoz former president of South American governing body South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and Ex_Brazil federation supremo Ricardo Teixeira, both accused of taking money in exchange for votes to favor Qatar 2022 bid.
Jack warner former FIFA vice president allegedly received £4m through a host of offshore shell companies to back Russia’s 2018 bid.
Then Warner was also the president of CONCAF ,FIFA Exco member, Guatemala football chief Salguero was allegedly promised a bribe to vote for Russia.
All the above have had different plights ever since ranging from life bans from football activities and other charges.
Former executives at US television giant 21st Century Fox have also faced charges overpaying South Americans football officials to secure broadcast rights.
The profiteering and bribery in international soccer have been deep seated and commonly known practices for decades”,said FBI assistant director in charge William Sweeney.
FBI is investigating the illicit handshakes and backroom deals hidden in the infrastructure of soccer events,venues and marketing contracts.
Almost 10 years have passed since FIFA controversially voted for Russia and Qatar to host the showpiece. A total of 42 people have been indicted with 26 pleading guilty.
Russia and Qatar have ever since denied any wrongdoing and were cleared by FIFA ow. Investigative team. Qatar is preparing to host the 2022 editions
