German prosecutors charge former DFB, FIFA officials with tax evasion
German prosecutors have charged three former German Football Association (DFB) officials and one Swiss former official from world soccer`s governing body FIFA with serious tax evasion in connection with the 2006 World Cup, which Germany hosted.
Jun 01, 2018, 16:36 PM IST
FIFA money transfer a mistake but no votes bought: Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer issues a statement admitting it was a mistake to transfer money to FIFA ahead of the 2006 World Cup but denies the payment was a bribe
Oct 27, 2015, 08:30 AM IST
German football chief Wolfgang Niersbach says 'no vote buying' for 2006 World Cup
German football chief Wolfgang Niersbach said on Thursday that a controversial 6.7 million-euro payment was not a bribe to obtain the right to host the 2006 World Cup.
Oct 22, 2015, 22:18 PM IST
German World Cup graft claims close to home for Adidas
Allegations that Germany bribed its way to secure the right to host the 2006 World Cup not only shook the football world, but also shone a spotlight on cosy ties between sportswear giant Adidas and FIFA.
Oct 21, 2015, 20:11 PM IST
FIFA to investigate 'serious allegations' on Germany bribes
FIFA says allegations that Germany used bribes to secure the 2006 World Cup are "serious" and will be reviewed as part of its ongoing investigation into corruption in soccer.
Oct 17, 2015, 08:32 AM IST
Germany paid FIFA members bribes for 2006 World Cup: Report
Germany's winning bid for the 2006 World Cup was aided by bribes paid to FIFA executive committee members.
Oct 16, 2015, 22:14 PM IST
