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 (£2.8m) 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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