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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The AFA's Rosadita: videos and photos reveal how money moved in boxes, bags, and backpacks

Footage and documentation reveal how funds were allegedly mismanaged within the Argentine Football Association, implicating key officials.

Mar 1 β€’ 06:15 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The courts rejected a request from 'Chiqui' Tapia to leave the country again: 'He would have intended to alter the authorization'

A judge rejected a request from Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia to travel to Venezuela due to ongoing legal issues surrounding financial misconduct.

Feb 28 β€’ 15:43 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigation points to embezzlement of R$ 650,000 from social projects in Palmas

The Civil Police in Brazil has charged ten individuals for allegedly embezzling over R$ 650,000 from public funds intended for social sports and recreational programs in Palmas.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:55 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

FBK: Alina Kabaeva received 71 million euros remaining after the construction of Putin's palace in Gelendzhik

Alina Kabaeva allegedly received 71 million euros from funds leftover after the completion of President Putin's palace construction in Gelendzhik, with reports highlighting the use of these funds for sports events and charity.

Feb 26 β€’ 10:47 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
Sports

Ten Years of FIFA President: The Biggest Scandals of Gianni Infantino

The article details the major scandals surrounding Gianni Infantino during his tenure as FIFA President, beginning with his controversial election following the resignation of Sepp Blatter.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:35 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

"Choosing its referees for 70 years".. Laporta attacks Real Madrid

Joan Laporta criticizes Real Madrid and the Spanish refereeing system in his new controversial book, emphasizing Barcelona's innocence in corruption allegations.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:13 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ VG
National & Local

Of course Norway must apply

A discussion about the paradox of Norwegians loving the Olympics while opposing the idea of hosting it due to costs and corruption.

Feb 23 β€’ 17:22 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Contract between the Monaco football club and the DRC: the Sports Minister defends 'transparent procedures'

The Congolese Sports Minister Didier Budimbu defends the integrity of his partnership with the Monaco football club amid allegations of corruption and misappropriation of public funds.

Feb 20 β€’ 10:07 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The AFA Money Route: suggestive coincidences with firms and defendants in the insurance scandal

An investigation reveals that lawyer Juan Pablo Beacon facilitated money transfers from the Argentine Football Association to shell companies in Miami, indicating potential financial misconduct.

Feb 18 β€’ 16:07 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Indictment Raised Against Former Secretary General of HNS

An indictment has been raised against Tomislav Svetina, the former secretary general of the Croatian Football Federation, for allegedly manipulating his re-election as president of the Zagreb Football Association.

Feb 16 β€’ 17:54 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Sports

An Argentine tennis player admitted to having bet and was sanctioned: financial penalty and suspension

Argentine tennis player HernΓ‘n Casanova has been suspended for two months and fined after admitting to betting on tennis matches and failing to report a case of corruption.

Feb 14 β€’ 00:07 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Yermak to represent Ukrainian athlete in IOC case, lawyer says

Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to President Zelensky, is set to represent Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych in a legal case against the International Olympic Committee regarding his disqualification from the Olympics.

Feb 13 β€’ 10:20 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Incheon Port Authority's Current and Former Officials Sentenced to Prison for Bribery

Former and current officials of the Incheon Port Authority have been sentenced to prison for demanding bribes from a private company during a sports facility project.

Feb 12 β€’ 06:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary of JN: TCU Minister Restricts Central Bank Access to Master Process; Suspect Throws Money Out the Window During PF Operation on RioprevidΓͺncia and Master

A TCU minister has limited the Central Bank's access to the Master case, amid ongoing investigations by the federal police into corruption linked to RioprevidΓͺncia.

Feb 11 β€’ 23:53 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Boca: a government official denounced Riquelme for alleged irregularities in the adherent member system

A government official has accused Juan RomΓ‘n Riquelme of questionable practices in the Boca Juniors membership system.

Feb 10 β€’ 22:24 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Jockey who served 12-year corruption ban rides first winner of comeback

Greg Fairley, banned for 12 years due to corruption, celebrates his first victory after returning to horse racing.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:05 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Silencing That Stuns

The article discusses the alleged corruption within the Argentine Football Association (AFA), highlighting the lack of accountability and the complicity among club leaders and the governing body.

Feb 10 β€’ 04:10 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Money Trail of the AFA: how millions were moved, ending up with frontmen and at a mansion in Pilar

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under scrutiny as investigations reveal a network of financial manipulation and serious criminal activities involving millions of dollars funneled through front companies.

Feb 4 β€’ 23:29 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
Sports

Shame in Kenya at a professional tournament after an invitation to a player who did not know the rules of tennis nor how to serve

The W35 tournament in Nairobi, Kenya is under scrutiny for possible corruption after a video surfaced of participant Hajar Abdelkader, who appeared to have no knowledge of tennis rules or how to serve.

Jan 8 β€’ 08:17 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
National & Local

The company behind the maintenance of the chaotic sports facility in Retiro: million-dollar contract and accused of "closeness" to the PP

The maintenance of the troubled Daoiz and Velarde municipal sports facility, which closed due to breakdowns and sparked local protests, is managed by a company linked to the GΓΌrtel corruption scandal.

Jan 7 β€’ 21:15 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Sports

A new corruption scandal exacerbates the crisis of the Argentine football leadership

A new corruption scandal reveals the alleged embezzlement of over 40 million dollars to ghost companies, deepening the crisis faced by the Argentine Football Association's leadership.

Dec 30 β€’ 12:18 UTC

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