Mohamed Bin Hammam Archives

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Politics

Qatar in the hot seat again over new 2022 bribery allegations

UK newspaper the Sunday Times said it has been leaked "millions" of documents that show Qatar lobbied FIFA Executive Committee members with cash, parties and gifts to buy their votes for the 2022 World Cup.

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Bin Hammam resigns from football shortly before FIFA re-issues lifetime ban

After nearly a year and a half of fighting to clear his name, former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam has resigned from all football-related activities and been officially banned…

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Bin Hammam’s lifetime FIFA ban annulled by Court of Arbitration for Sport

Mohamed Bin Hammam has had his lifetime ban from FIFA annulled by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, media reports state. The CAS has not cleared Bin Hammam of wrong-doing,…

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FIFA to establish ‘rewards program’ for whistle-blowers

In the spotlight for corruption allegations, FIFA has announced plans to incentivize whistle-blowing with offers of amnesty and financial rewards. Citing growing evidence of match-fixing and other scandals, the world’s…

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AFC extends Bin Hammam’s suspension as bribery allegations continue to swirl

The Asian Football Confederation has decided to extend the suspension of former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam for another 20 days, AFP reports. The move is the latest development…

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Another blow for Bin Hammam: AFC replacement stands

Another blow for Bin Hammam: AFC replacement stands Mohamed Bin Hammam’s bid to block his replacement for Asian Football Confederation president has been rejected, the Court of Arbitration for Sport…

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Blatter: Verdict on Bin Hammam corruption charges expected in July

Blatter: Verdict on Bin Hammam corruption charges expected in July AFP reports: FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Saturday he expects a verdict next month from the committee charged with investigating…

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FIFA VP resigns, official says Bin Hammam should follow suit

FIFA Vice President Jack Warner has resigned from his post, and one official says Mohamed Bin Hammam should do the same. Bin Hammam, a Qatari, was the sole contender against…

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Sepp Blatter wins final FIFA term, pledges reform

Sepp Blatter wins final FIFA term, pledges reform (Reuters) – Sepp Blatter was re-elected unopposed as FIFA president on Wednesday, promising to use his final term to radically reform soccer’s…

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