LAUSANNE, June 24 — Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi was today acquitted on appeal by a Swiss federal court of charges of corruption in the attribution of World...
LAUSANNE, June 24 — Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi was today acquitted on appeal by a Swiss federal court of charges of corruption in the attribution of World Cup TV rights.
Al-Khelaifi, who is also chairman of Qatar-owned broadcaster beIN Media, had been charged with inciting Valcke to commit “aggravated criminal mismanagement”. The Frenchman stands accused of wanting to transfer the Middle East and North Africa rights for screening the 2026 and 2030 World Cups to beIN Media, in exchange for “unwarranted benefits” from Al-Khelaifi.
Al-Khelaifi was then to hand the property over to the Frenchman two years later under certain conditions. Al-Khelaifi denies buying the property in question or promising it to Valcke.
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