Corruption in FIFA “rampant and systemic”

Twin criminal inquiries have been launched in Switzerland and the U.S. over corruption at world football’s governing body – including the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids – with seven high-ranking FIFA officials arrested
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CONVICTED

Current / former Executive Committee (ExCo ) members

Chuck Blazer: Pleaded guilty under seal in 2013 to bribery, wire fraud and money-laundering, allegedly in exchange for media and marketing rights to international tournaments. Daryll and Daryan Warner, sons of former CONCACAF President Jack Warner, and sports marketing chief Jose Hawilla, also found guilty
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ACCUSED: Bribes and kickbacks worth over $150m, using U.S. bank accounts

Jeffrey Webb Vice-president, President of CONCACAF

Eugenio Figueredo FIFA vice- president

Eduardo Li President of Costa Rica FA

Rafael Esquivel President of Venezuelan FA

José Maria Marin Former CBF President

Jack Warner Former FIFA vice-president, former President of CONCACAF

Nicolás Leoz Former President of CONMEBOL

Other FIFA: Julio Rocha, Costas Takkas, plus five sports marketing executives

Swiss criminal inquiry into vote for 2018 and 2022 World Cups also questioning 10 current and former FIFA ExCo members
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TOURNAMENTS AFFECTED

CONCACAF North and Central America Gold Cup, Champions League

CONMEBOL South America Copa America, Copa Libertadores

CBF Brazil Copa do Brasil

UEFA Europe

AFC Asia

CAF Africa

OFC Oceania

Revenue $5.7bn 70% from rights sales
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Source: U.S. Dept of Justice World Cup 2018, 2022

Pictures: Associated Press, Newscom

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