FIFA Mauritius

Fifa Reveals Former President Sepp Blatter’s Salary Was £2.6m

Sepp Blatter was paid a £2.6m package last year, the first for which Fifa has disclosed the salary paid to its president and secretary general. Football’s world governing body published the figure in its accounts for 2015, which showed that a year of unprecedented corruption scandals had led to it losing $122m (£84m).

18 Mar 2016, business.mega.mu

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini Are Barred From Football for 8 Years

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, two of the most powerful figures in world of football, were barred from the sport for eight years on Monday morning after being found guilty of ethics violations.

21 Dec 2015, business.mega.mu

Top FIFA Executive Jérôme Valcke Placed on Leave Amid Corruption Investigation

Jérôme Valcke, the second-ranking official at FIFA, was placed on immediate leave and will be investigated for allegations of corruption involving the black-market sale of World Cup tickets, the association announced Thursday.

18 Sep 2015, business.mega.mu

2014 FIFA World Cup Draw Results

There are some intriguing stories coming out of the Final Draw after its conclusion.

06 Dec 2013, business.mega.mu

Daily Express: FIFA Has Spent Rs 500 Million for Conference at Mauritius

The British Daily Express newspaper reports that FIFA has spent nearly Rs 500 million for the organization of the 63rd Congress for two days in Mauritius. The paper details the extravagances of the Federation of the Mauritian soil.

04 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Opening of the FIFA Congress: Grandiose!

A great show, representing different facets of Mauritian multicultural society was organized at the center Swami Vivekananda at Pailles, Thursday at the opening of the 63rd Congress of the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA).

31 May 2013, business.mega.mu

FIFA Congress: Ceremony Like No One Has Ever Seen"

Mauritius will dive into the heart of a major event for the international football: 17 hours due to the conference center Pailles the 63rd FIFA Congress. The spotlight will be made a colorful spectacle, with the participation of world-renowned artists as well as local.

30 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Maurice accueillera le congrès de la FIFA en mai 2013

Le ministre du Tourisme et des Loisirs, Michael Sik Yuen, l’a annoncé lors d’une conférence de presse, lundi. 1 200 personnes, venant de plus de 200 pays, participeront au congrès de la Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) à Maurice, en mai 2013.

19 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu

2013 FIFA Congress will be hosted by Mauritius

It should take place at the end of May 2013, but the dates are not yet fixed.

07 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu