July 15, 2014 11:22 AM

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FIFA partner boss Ray Whelan surrenders in Brazil

The British boss of a FIFA partner firm being investigated over alleged illegal World Cup ticket sales has surrendered to a judge in Brazil. Police had tried to arrest Ray Whelan four days ago but he was not at his exclusive Rio de Janeiro hotel. Mr Whelan, director of Match Hospitality, denies any wrongdoing. An international gang is suspected of acting at as many as four World Cups, earning about 90 million dollars per tournament.

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