Ricardo Teixeira
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Ricardo Terra Teixeira (pronounced [ʁiˈkaʁdu ˈtɛʁɐ tejˈʃejɾɐ]; born June 20, 1947[1]) is the former president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). He was in the office from January 16, 1989 to March 12, 2012.[2] In July 2012 a Swiss prosecutor's report revealed that, during his tenure on FIFA's Executive Committee, he and his former father-in-law Joao Havelange took more than $41 million in bribes in connection with the award of World Cup marketing rights.[3]
Quick Facts President of CBF, Preceded by ...
Ricardo Teixeira | |
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President of CBF | |
In office January 16, 1989 – March 12, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Octávio Pinto Guimarães |
Succeeded by | José Maria Marin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1947-06-20) June 20, 1947 (age 76) Carlos Chagas, Brazil |
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