FIFA bans Brazilian football federation chief Marco Polo Del Nero over corruption

FIFA said in a statement that the probe revealed that Marco Polo Del Nero, Brazilian football federation (CBF) chief, had violated multiple articles of the body’s ethics code.

Football’s world governing body FIFA said Friday it had banned the head of the Brazilian football federation (CBF), Marco Polo Del Nero, for life following a graft probe.

(FILES) Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Marco Polo del Nero has been banned by FIFA following a graft probe. (AFP)

FIFA said in a statement that the probe revealed that Del Nero had violated multiple articles of the body’s ethics code including those relating to bribery and corruption.

“As a consequence, Del Nero is banned for life from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) at both national and international level,” the statement said.

“Additionally, a fine in the amount of CHF (swiss francs) 1 million (835,880 euros) has been imposed on Mr Del Nero.”