Fifa Bans Former Guyana Football Chief for Five Years over Sexual Harassment
- On Monday, FIFA's independent Ethics Committee banned former Guyana Football Federation General Secretary Ian Alves from all football-related activities for five years after finding he sexually harassed female staff members.
- Following a thorough review of victim statements, GFF documents, and Alves' submissions, FIFA determined he breached the FIFA Code regarding protection of physical and mental integrity and abuse of position.
- FIFA also fined Alves 20,000 Swiss francs for abuse of position; although he stepped down in 2024, the ban took effect Monday with full grounds communicated within 60 days.
- The Guyana Football Federation did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment, while FIFA stated it maintains a strict stance against all forms of abuse in football.
- With the 2026 World Cup beginning in just over five weeks, the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada will conclude with the final on July 19 in New Jersey.
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May 4 - FIFA's independent Ethics Committee has banned former Guyana Football Federation (GFF) General Secretary Ian Alves from all football-related activities for five years after finding he sexually harassed female staff members. Read more at straitstimes.com.
FIFA suspends former General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation for sexual harassment
FIFA has announced a five-year ban and a monetary fine of 20,000 Swiss Franc (21,800 euros) on Ian Alves, former General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), after being found guilty of sexual harassment to female staff members of the GFF, abusing his position of power. After seeing the evidences and victims' statement, FIFA's adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee was comfortably satisfied that Alves had breache…
FIFA has announced a five-year suspension and a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs (21,800 euros) for Ian Alves, former Secretary General of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), after being found guilty of sexual harassment of GFF employees, abusing their position of power. After seeing the evidence and declaration of the victims, the award chamber of the FIFA Independent Ethics Commission was comfortably satisfied that Alves had violated article 24 (…
FIFA Bans Ex-Official For Harassing Female Staff Members
FIFA has banned former Guyana Football Federation official Ian Alves from all football-related activities for five years. The decision follows an investigation by FIFA’s independent Ethics Committee into allegations of sexual harassment involving female staff members. Alves, who previously served as general secretary of the Guyana Football Federation, was found guilty after a detailed review of evidence. Read Also: Vinicius Joins Cristiano Ronal…
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