Former FIFA secretary general is suspect in criminal case

The case relates to Germany's staging of the 2006 World Cup.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2016 - 15:28

Swiss authorities say the criminal investigation into Fifa has expanded and former secretary general Urs Linsi is now a suspect.

The case relates to Germany's staging of the 2006 World Cup and a suspicious payment of €6.7 million that went through Fifa in 2005 when Mr Linsi was its top administrator.

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