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Media reports allege FIFA knew Congo's Mpasi was ineligible for World Cup

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Briefings

Media reports indicate FIFA knew Congo's goalkeeper was ineligible for the World Cup but permitted him to participate. This occurred ahead of the tournament, with sources citing New York Times and Le Monde. The specific date of the ineligibility determination is not provided in the evidence, nor is the exact date FIFA made the decision to allow the player to continue. The evidence suggests FIFA had knowledge of the issue but did not act on it, though the timeline of this knowledge versus the decision remains unclear.

Key points

• FIFA knew Congo's goalkeeper was ineligible for the World Cup but allowed him to continue participating.
• Media reports from New York Times and Le Monde suggest FIFA's knowledge of the ineligibility.

Context

This finding relates to FIFA's handling of player eligibility issues ahead of the World Cup, where media outlets report on the organization's apparent knowledge of the situation.

Limitations

The evidence does not specify the exact date FIFA knew the player was ineligible or the specific date they decided to allow him to continue. The evidence is limited to media reports suggesting FIFA's knowledge, without confirming the timeline of their decision-making process.

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