Del Nero quits FIFA executive committee, Sarney takes over
Posted November 26, 2015 6:00 am
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The Brazilian Football Confederation says its president Marco Polo del Nero has stepped down from FIFA's executive committee and will be replaced by Fernando Sarney.
Del Nero, who will remain as head of the CBF, had missed recent FIFA meetings in Switzerland.
He was not indicted in the FIFA scandal that began snaring top football officials six months ago. But he could be arrested if he travels outside Brazil.
Del Nero has been in Brazil since he fled Zurich in late May when Swiss officials - acting with U.S. authorities - arrested top football officials including former CBF president Jose Maria Marin.
Sarney, a CBF vice president, is the son of former Brazilian President Jose Sarney.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.