Senator Romario tipped off authorities to alleged ticket touting

Latest: Former Brazil World Cup winner turned Senator Romario has stated he tipped off authorities to the alleged ticket touting operation.

Senator Romario tipped off authorities to alleged ticket touting
Mon, 22 Aug, 2016 - 06:56

Update 8.10pm: Former Brazil World Cup winner turned Senator Romario has stated he tipped off authorities to the alleged ticket touting operation, writes Daniel McConnell and Matt Sandy.

This evening, Romario has said he is backing a major fraud investigation into Pat Hickey, the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) and other people related to the scandal.

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