Ban ends for disgraced former FIFA executive Adamu

AP , Monday 21 Oct 2013

Former FIFA executive committee member Amos Adamu's three-year ban for seeking bribes to influence his World Cup vote has expired and he is free to work in soccer again

Former FIFA executive committee member Amos Adamu
Former FIFA executive committee member Amos Adamu. (Photo: Reuters)

Adamu was one of a number of high-level FIFA officials implicated in corruption allegations concerning the fiercely criticized votes selecting Russia and Qatar as hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

The Nigerian, whose ban ended Sunday, told The Associated Press phone Monday that he can ''only thank God it is over.'' He says he holds ''no grudge against anyone'' and wouldn't comment on a possible return to soccer.

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