NEW YORK : The former president of El Salvador's soccer federation pleaded guilty on Monday to a racketeering conspiracy charge arising from a global soccer corruption probe involving the payment of bribes to stage and broadcast matches.
Vasquez acknowledged receiving US$350,000 in 2012 from Miami-based Media World, which brokers rights to broadcasts targeting Spanish speakers, to induce FESFUT to arrange media and marketing rights to qualifier matches for the World Cup. Vasquez also admitted to being part of a scheme, including an alleged US$10,000 bribe, to arrange friendly matches involving the men's national soccer teams of El Salvador, Costa Rica and Guatemala.
Prosecutors said Vasquez could face 33 to 41 months in prison under recommended federal guidelines, though Chen said deportation"would appear a certainty at this point."
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