Top FIFA Executive Jérôme Valcke Placed on Leave Amid Corruption Investigation
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Jérôme Valcke, the second-ranking official atFIFA, was placed on immediate leave and will be investigated for allegations of corruption involving the black-market sale of World Cup tickets, the association announced Thursday. FIFA, global soccer’s governing body, announced Mr. Valcke’s departure in a brief statement posted on its website. It said that Mr. Valcke had been relieved […]