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sports marketing company ISL. Was given an official IOC reprimand for his actions but remains a
fully-fledged member of the IOC. The Commission’s decision was decried by the Confederation of
African Football (CAF – whom he presides over), claiming it “disrespected” Africa. Former FIFA
President Joao Havelange resigned during the investigations into a $100m list of bribes of bribes paid
by ISL. IAAF president and IOC member Lamine Diack was also given a warning for his role.
In May 2011, The Sunday Times alleged to a British parliamentary committee that he and fellow FIFA
Executive Committee members Jacques Anouma and Amos Adamu had been paid $1.5m in bribes from
Qatar in order to secure their support for the 2022 World Cup bid.
After the announcement that Hayatou would be responsible for organising the London 2012 football
tournament, FIFA changed their minds within 24 hours because he was still being investigated by the
IOC over corruption claims. FIFA put the initial announcement down to a “technical error” after a
backlash.
Despite ongoing issues with corruption the Cameroonian is set to continue his role as CAF President
uncontested in next year’s elections. He has been in charge since 1988 and in February 2012 received
the full backing from all six CAF regions. However, he is believed to be in bad health.
Family: His father was a Sultan and his family hold many powerful positions in Cameroonian society.
His brother Sadou is a former Prime Minister of his country.
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