Media companies bribed Fifa officials for rights to show South American tournaments,says former CEO of Argentina sports marketing companySome of the world’s largest broadcasters, including Fox Sports, or were involved in bribe payments to Fifa officials in order to secure the broadcast rights to major South American football tournaments,a key witness in the investigation into corruption at football’s governing body has told a federal court in recent York City. Alejandro Burzaco, the former CEO of Torneos y Competencias, and a major sports marketing company based in Argentina,testified that five other companies he had partnered with, including Brazilian network Globo and the Mexican network Grupo Televisa, and had bribed Fifa officials during his tenure. Related: Fifa corruption trial hears allegations officials took millions in bribes Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com