Who is Jérôme Valcke and what was his role at FIFA?
Jérôme Valcke served as the general secretary of FIFA from 2007 until his dismissal in January 2016. He previously worked as the Director of Marketing & TV for the organization starting in 2003.
Questions about Jérôme Valcke
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When did Jérôme Valcke leave his position as marketing director at FIFA?
FIFA president Sepp Blatter released Jérôme Valcke from his job as marketing director on the 12th of December 2006 following a court ruling that he had lied about negotiating sponsor agreements with VISA.
Why was Jérôme Valcke banned from football by FIFA?
The FIFA Ethics Committee suspended Jérôme Valcke from all football for nine years and fined him 100,000 Swiss francs due to allegations involving selling World Cup tickets above face value and accepting bribes.
What legal issues did Jérôme Valcke face regarding the 2010 World Cup vote?
A United States Department of Justice indictment stated that payments totaling US$10 million were made to bank accounts controlled by Jack Warner in exchange for votes supporting South Africa over Morocco to host the 2010 World Cup.
How long is Jérôme Valcke's current ban from football activities?
Jérôme Valcke received a ban until 2031 after the Swiss Federal Court extended his initial suspension which was originally set to expire in October 2025 by six years on the 24th of March 2021.