PSG president Al-Khelaifi charged with corruption, lawyers confirm

Paris St Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been charged with corruption by French authorities, his lawyers have confirmed.

PSG president Al-Khelaifi charged with corruption, lawyers confirm
Thu, 23 May, 2019 - 16:37

Paris St Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been charged with corruption by French authorities, his lawyers have confirmed.

The Qatari businessman has been accused of making payments totalling 3.5million US dollars (ÂŁ2.8m) to try to secure the 2017 World Athletics Championships and 2020 Olympics for Doha.

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CourtsSoccerPlace: DohaPlace: LondonPlace: TokyoPerson: Al-KhelaifiPerson: Nasser Al-KhelaifiPerson: presidentPerson: Lamine DiackPerson: Papa Massata DiackPerson: PamodziPerson: Francis SzpinerPerson: Renaud SemerdjianPerson: Nasser Al KhelaifiEvent: 2017 World Athletics ChampionshipsEvent: 2020 OlympicsEvent: 2017 World ChampionshipsEvent: World ChampionshipsOrganisation: PSGOrganisation: Paris St GermainOrganisation: OryxOrganisation: International Amateur Athletics FederationOrganisation: IAAFOrganisation: STAS & AssociatesOrganisation: Pamodzi Sport ConsultingOrganisation: DohaOrganisation: Qatar Sports InvestmentsOrganisation: Al Jazeera SportOrganisation: Paris Saint GermainOrganisation: French judiciary
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