FIFA bans former Guyana official Alves for 5 years over sexual harassment
Former General Secretary Ian Alves found guilty of sexually harassing female staff members by FIFA’s Ethics Committee.

Former General Secretary Ian Alves found guilty of sexually harassing female staff members by FIFA’s Ethics Committee.






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