German Football Federation HQ searched over Euro 2024 corruption allegations
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- German police searched the Football Federation's headquarters in Frankfurt for alleged corruption related to Euro 2024 ticket distribution.
- Investigations focus on unauthorized advantages given to host cities and companies linked to ticket allocation.
- The searches occurred two days after Germany's unexpected elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
German police have searched the headquarters of the German Football Federation (DFB) in Frankfurt amid suspicions of corruption surrounding the organization of the Euro 2024 tournament. The DFB confirmed the searches to AFP.
Investigations, also conducted at other locations across Germany, are reportedly focused on the distribution of tickets allocated to host cities. According to a statement from German authorities, a suspect working for a host city allegedly received "unauthorized advantages" from individuals within the Euro 2024 organizing company. Furthermore, several officials are accused of offering host cities exclusive pre-emption rights for tickets, which some cities partially exercised.
a suspect, then active for a host city, would have received unauthorized advantages from persons responsible within the organizing company of Euro 2024.
The organizing company for the Euro 2024 finals was a joint venture between the DFB and UEFA, with UEFA holding the majority control. The company was based in the former premises of the German Football Federation in Frankfurt. Reports from German media suggest that municipal administrations in Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and Munich, along with several companies, may be affected.
These searches come just two days after Germany's surprising elimination from the 2026 World Cup, an event that has generated significant public reaction across the country.
having offered host cities exclusive pre-emption rights for tickets, of which some made use in part.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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