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"The monies they pocketed belonged to global football and were meant for the development and promotion of the game. FIFA as the world governing body of football wants that money back and we are determined to get it no matter how long it takes.
"The defendants diverted this money not just from FIFA but from players, coaches and fans worldwide who benefit from the programmes that FIFA runs to develop and promote football.
"These dollars were meant to build football fields, not mansions and pools; to buy football kits, not jewelery and cars; and to fund youth player and coach development, not to underwrite lavish lifestyles for football and sports marketing executives.
"When FIFA recovers this money, it will be directed back to its original purpose: for the benefit and development of international football."
Former FIFA officials Jack Warner, Chuck Blazer and Jeffrey Webb are among those being sued. The organization is seeking $4.4m from Warner and $5.3m from Blazer.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/16/footba...ion/index.html
"The defendants diverted this money not just from FIFA but from players, coaches and fans worldwide who benefit from the programmes that FIFA runs to develop and promote football.
"These dollars were meant to build football fields, not mansions and pools; to buy football kits, not jewelery and cars; and to fund youth player and coach development, not to underwrite lavish lifestyles for football and sports marketing executives.
"When FIFA recovers this money, it will be directed back to its original purpose: for the benefit and development of international football."
Former FIFA officials Jack Warner, Chuck Blazer and Jeffrey Webb are among those being sued. The organization is seeking $4.4m from Warner and $5.3m from Blazer.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/16/footba...ion/index.html
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