The governing body of world football, Fifa, has opened ethics proceedings against the organisation's president, Sepp Blatter as part of a widening inquiry into alleged bribery.
The action follows a charge by Mohamed Bin Hammam, his rival in next week's presidency election, that Blatter knew about alleged cash payments. You can read Fifa's statement here.
Mr Blatter is to appear at a hearing of the organisation's ethic's committee on Sunday, following a complaint from another board member.
Bin Hammam and vice-president Jack Warner will also be at Sunday's hearing to answer charges of bribery.
Bin Hammam and Warner face allegations from executive committee member Chuck Blazer that they offered bribes at a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union on 10/11 May. What's your reaction to this news, get in touch for our 1100GMT show.
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The governing body of world football, Fifa, has opened ethics proceedings against the organisation's president, Sepp Blatter as part of a widening inquiry into alleged bribery.
The action follows a charge by Mohamed Bin Hammam, his rival in next week's presidency election, that Blatter knew about alleged cash payments. You can read Fifa's statement here.
Mr Blatter is to appear at a hearing of the organisation's ethic's committee on Sunday, following a complaint from another board member.
Bin Hammam and vice-president Jack Warner will also be at Sunday's hearing to answer charges of bribery.
Bin Hammam and Warner face allegations from executive committee member Chuck Blazer that they offered bribes at a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union on 10/11 May. What's your reaction to this news, get in touch for our 1100GMT show.
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