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Subject files.

Open a subject file to see the act or decision, the evidence, the response, and the outcome. A name in the index alone makes no allegation.

Inclusion is not an allegation. Each claim has its own status. Some entries have no allegation. Photos appear where an identified, reusable image is available; otherwise identity artwork remains.

Editorial identity artwork for AFC; not a portrait
Research subjects

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Continental confederation

guilty plea by individual; investigation recommended

Former AFC official Richard Lai pleaded guilty in a corruption case; the confederation called for an independent inquiry.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for AFCON; not a portrait
Research subjects

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)

Tournament

confirmed deaths; investigation

Eight supporters died after the crowd incident at Olembe Stadium during the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Alan Rothenberg; not a portrait
Research subjects

Alan Rothenberg

Soccer administrator

Identity and context

No claim is documented in this intake. This subject appears for context, not as an accused party.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Anthony Precourt; not a portrait
Research subjects

Anthony Precourt

Club owner

documented business decision; public criticism

Precourt Sports Ventures pursued a move of the Columbus Crew to Austin, prompting a supporter revolt.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Carlos Cordeiro
Research subjects

Carlos Cordeiro

Soccer administrator

resignation; institutional controversy

Cordeiro resigned as U.S. Soccer president amid criticism of the federation’s arguments in the women’s equal-pay lawsuit.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Don Garber
Research subjects

Don Garber

League executive

public criticism

A governance question centers on Garber’s MLS role and the former SUM–U.S. Soccer commercial relationship.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Jerry Jones
Research subjects

Jerry Jones

Sports owner

Identity and context

No claim is documented in this intake. This subject appears for context, not as an accused party.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Juan Pedro Damiani
Research subjects

Juan Pedro Damiani

Soccer official

documented relationship; no illegal conduct shown

ICIJ reported that Damiani’s law firm worked for companies linked to people indicted in the FIFA case.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Michel Platini
Research subjects

Michel Platini

Soccer official

documented offshore link; no illegality established by entry

ICIJ reported that Platini held power of attorney for a Panama company, Balney Enterprises.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Octavian Morariu; not a portrait
Research subjects

Octavian Morariu

IOC member

identity unverified; outside requested Panama dataset

An ICIJ Paradise Papers entry bears Morariu’s name and links to Malta broadcasting entities; identity remains unconfirmed.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Robert Kraft
Research subjects

Robert Kraft

Sports owner

charges dropped

Florida prosecutors charged Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation; the case was dropped after key video evidence was suppressed.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Rocco Commisso
Research subjects

Rocco Commisso

NASL backer

allegations rejected at trial and appeal

Commisso backed NASL’s antitrust challenge to U.S. Soccer and MLS; the league’s claims failed at trial and on appeal.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for SafeSport; not a portrait
Research subjects

U.S. Center for SafeSport

Athlete protection

oversight hearing; criticism

A Senate hearing scrutinized delays, case resolution, and transparency at the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Save the Crew; not a portrait
Research subjects

Save the Crew

Supporter campaign

documented campaign and settlement of dispute

Supporters organized to stop the Columbus Crew’s proposed move to Austin.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Soccer United Marketing; not a portrait
Research subjects

Soccer United Marketing

Commercial rights

public criticism; relationship documented

Critics questioned whether MLS’s commercial-rights business had too much influence over U.S. Soccer decisions.

2 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Stan Kroenke
Research subjects

Stan Kroenke

Sports owner

settlement; allegations unresolved by judgment

St. Louis accused the Rams’ owner and the NFL of breaching commitments when the franchise moved to Los Angeles.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Sunil Gulati
Research subjects

Sunil Gulati

Soccer administrator

public criticism

Critics questioned the overlap between U.S. Soccer leadership and the MLS/SUM commercial relationship during Gulati’s tenure.

1 documented lead in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for USL; not a portrait
Research subjects

United Soccer League (USL)

League operator

Identity and context

No claim is documented in this intake. This subject appears for context, not as an accused party.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Feisal Al Hussein; not a portrait
IOC leadership

Feisal Al Hussein

Executive Board member · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Gerardo Werthein; not a portrait
IOC leadership

Gerardo Werthein

Vice-President · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Ingmar De Vos; not a portrait
IOC leadership

Ingmar De Vos

Executive Board member · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Jae Youl Kim; not a portrait
IOC leadership

Jae Youl Kim

Executive Board member · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Juan Antonio Samaranch; not a portrait
IOC leadership

Juan Antonio Samaranch

Vice-President · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Kirsty Coventry
IOC leadership

Kirsty Coventry

President · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Kristin Kloster; not a portrait
IOC leadership

Kristin Kloster

Executive Board member · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Lingwei Li; not a portrait
IOC leadership

Lingwei Li

Executive Board member · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski; not a portrait
IOC leadership

Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski

Executive Board member · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Nawal El Moutawakel
IOC leadership

Nawal El Moutawakel

Vice-President · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Neven Ilic; not a portrait
IOC leadership

Neven Ilic

Executive Board member · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Photograph of Pau Gasol
IOC leadership

Pau Gasol Sáez

Executive Board member · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant; not a portrait
IOC leadership

Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant

Vice-President · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Spyros Capralos; not a portrait
IOC leadership

Spyros Capralos

Executive Board member · IOC

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Badminton World Federation; not a portrait
Federations

Badminton World Federation

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for International Biathlon Union; not a portrait
Federations

International Biathlon Union

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for International Cricket Council; not a portrait
Federations

International Cricket Council

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for International Golf Federation; not a portrait
Federations

International Golf Federation

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for International Hockey Federation; not a portrait
Federations

International Hockey Federation

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for International Judo Federation; not a portrait
Federations

International Judo Federation

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for International Luge Federation; not a portrait
Federations

International Luge Federation

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for International Skating Union; not a portrait
Federations

International Skating Union

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Paddle Worldwide; not a portrait
Federations

Paddle Worldwide

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for Union Cycliste Internationale; not a portrait
Federations

Union Cycliste Internationale

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for United World Wrestling; not a portrait
Federations

United World Wrestling

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Aquatics; not a portrait
Federations

World Aquatics

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Archery Federation; not a portrait
Federations

World Archery Federation

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Athletics; not a portrait
Federations

World Athletics

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Boxing; not a portrait
Federations

World Boxing

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Climbing; not a portrait
Federations

World Climbing

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Curling; not a portrait
Federations

World Curling

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Gymnastics; not a portrait
Federations

World Gymnastics

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Lacrosse; not a portrait
Federations

World Lacrosse

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Rowing; not a portrait
Federations

World Rowing

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Rugby; not a portrait
Federations

World Rugby

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Sailing; not a portrait
Federations

World Sailing

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Skate; not a portrait
Federations

World Skate

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Squash; not a portrait
Federations

World Squash

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Taekwondo; not a portrait
Federations

World Taekwondo

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Tennis; not a portrait
Federations

World Tennis

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →
Editorial identity artwork for World Triathlon; not a portrait
Federations

World Triathlon

International federation

Identity and context

No supported allegation in this file. This entry identifies an IOC official or federation awaiting screening.

0 documented leads in this intakeRead the story →