Fifa bans 3 soccer officials life taking bribes #
You're referring to the recent FIFA corruption scandal!
Yes, you're correct. In 2015, FIFA banned three high-ranking officials from international soccer for life due to their involvement in a massive corruption scandal. The officials were:
- Eugenio Figueredo (Uruguay): Former FIFA vice president and CONMEBOL president, banned for 12 years for taking bribes related to the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids.
- José Maria Marin (Brazil): Former FIFA executive committee member and Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president, banned for life for taking bribes related to the 2014 World Cup.
- Nicolás Leoz (Paraguay): Former FIFA executive committee member and CONMEBOL president, banned for life for taking bribes related to the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids.
The scandal, which became known as the "FIFA Gate" or "FIFA Corruption Scandal," involved widespread bribery and corruption within FIFA and other international soccer organizations. The scandal led to the arrest and indictment of several high-ranking officials, including FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini.
The scandal was uncovered by the US Department of Justice and the FBI, who launched an investigation into FIFA's financial dealings in 2015. The investigation led to the indictment of over 40 individuals, including many high-ranking FIFA officials, and resulted in the conviction of several individuals.
The scandal had far-reaching consequences for FIFA, including the resignation of Sepp Blatter and the suspension of several high-ranking officials. It also led to significant reforms within FIFA, including the creation of an independent ethics committee and the implementation of stricter anti-corruption measures.