FIFA have dismissed the accusations of BBC program Panorama against three executive committee members, including CAF president Issa Hayatou.

Caf President Issa Hayatou

The report claimed that Hayatou, along with Ricardo Teixeira of Brazil and CONMEBOL head Nicolas Leoz, took bribes from International Sports and Leisure (ISL); a former FIFA marketing agency.

“The matters concerning the case “ISL/ISMM” which are referred to date back many years ago and were investigated by the relevant authorities in Switzerland,” a FIFA statement read.

“In its verdict of 26 June 2008, the Criminal Court of Zug had not convicted any FIFA Officials. It is therefore important to stress again the fact that no FIFA officials were accused of any criminal offence in these proceedings.

“Furthermore, it is important to recall that the decision was made on matters which took place prior to the year 2000 and there has been no court conviction against FIFA. The investigation and the case are definitely closed.”

Meanwhile, the matter is also being investigated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Source: Filgoal.