Republic of Congo Gives Life Sentence to Ex-Football Chief over Embezzling FIFA Funds

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Friday, March 20, 2026
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
42
Issue: 
4
Abstract: 

On March 10, 2026, a Brazzaville criminal court found former Republic of Congo soccer federation president Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas guilty of embezzling $1.1 million in money from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and sentenced him to life in prison. However, he is currently on the lam.