FIFA suspends staffer following arrest for alleged intercourse with a minor

February 13 – FIFA has suspended a British staffer following a report that federal brokers within the USA had arrested him for alleged intercourse with a minor. The Miami Herald claimed Jack Coles met a 14-year-old boy for intercourse at a resort when he was within the metropolis on enterprise final 12 months, in keeping with courtroom data. 

Coles, challenge lead at FIFA Sound which organises music for FIFA occasions together with the World Cup, has been arrested on one rely of enticement of a minor to have interaction in sexual actions and a rely of travelling to the USA with intent to have interaction in illicit sexual conduct with a minor. 

“FIFA is conscious of ongoing authorized proceedings in Miami. The alleged offences are severe and of a private matter with no hyperlink to his work at FIFA,” the organisation mentioned in a press release. 

“The person has been suspended with quick impact and till additional discover from all duties. FIFA has no additional remark at this stage.” 

In 2024 FIFA moved its whole authorized division and its audit, compliance and danger administration groups away from its Zurich headquarters to Coral Gables close to Miami forward of the USA internet hosting the expanded Membership World Cup in 2025 and sharing the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. 

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