The FIFA Ethics Committee formally found Mohamed Bin Hammam guilty in a votes for bribes scandal on Saturday, receiving a lifetime ban and ending his association with world soccer. Bin Hammam was the president of the Asian Football Confederation and a FIFA presidential candidate. He stood accused of trading cash for presidential votes at a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union. Bin Hammam opted against appearing in front of the committee to answer questions, but has already indicated he would appeal a guilty decision.
Caribbean Football Union officials Debbie Minguell and Jason Sylvester were suspended from world soccer for one year. CONCACAF general secretary Chuck Blazer was formally warned for public statements made during the inquiry.
