A former Salvadoran soccer official pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a years-old corruption case involving the world soccer-governing body FIFA
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Prosecutors say Mr. Vasquez and his co-conspirators solicited and took bribes in exchange for awarding media and marketing contracts for World Cup qualifying matches played in El Salvador. They also agreed to receive bribes in connection with the participation of El Salvador’s national soccer team in matches played in the U.S., prosecutors said.
Mr. Vasquez, 65 years old, faces up to 20 years in prison, although prosecutors on Monday indicated that they would propose a shorter sentence. His sentencing is scheduled for December. He has also agreed to forfeit $360,000.
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