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French prosecutor wants Bin Hammam tried over Qatar 2022 vote

France's financial prosecutor's office has asked that four people, including disgraced former Asian football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam, be sent to trial for corruption in connection

By 3 Sep 2026 · 07:00 CET Updated 3 Sep 2026 · 07:00 CET
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  • Core Briefing: French prosecutor wants Bin Hammam tried over Qatar 2022 vote
  • Strategic Context: France's financial prosecutor's office has asked that four people, including disgraced former Asian football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam, be sent to trial for corruption in connection
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France's financial prosecutor's office has asked that four people, including disgraced former Asian football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam, be sent to trial for corruption in connection with the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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