The attorney general’s office opened its investigation in March after FIFA lodged a complaint in November 2014. “It will have to become much more transparent.” “If the Swiss find something dubious has gone on, FIFA will have to change its practices,” saidĬhairman of the sports management department at St. They suspect criminal mismanagement-a legal term for unjust enrichment-and money laundering may have played a role in the awarding of the events to Russia and Qatar. The awards were made by a secret vote of FIFA’s executive committee. Blatter isn’t under investigation and his resignation wouldn’t affect its probe.ĭespite the low-key style, the Swiss investigation could have long-term impact on the way World Cups are awarded in the future because Swiss investigators are looking into the process used to determine the hosts for the 20 events. Meanwhile, Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General said Mr. authorities confirmed they were looking for evidence linking FIFA President Sepp Blatter to the widening corruption scandal shortly after the soccer giant announced his resignation from the body.
The difference in styles was highlighted on Tuesday, when U.S.
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