FIFA bans former Guyana official Alves for 5 years over sexual harassment
Summary
FIFA has banned Ian Alves, former General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation, from all football activities for five years due to sexual harassment of female staff. Alves was also fined 20,000 Swiss francs ($25,500) for violating FIFA's ethics rules.Key Facts
- Ian Alves served as General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation.
- FIFA's Ethics Committee found Alves guilty of sexually harassing female staff members.
- Alves was banned for five years from all football-related activities.
- He received a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs (about $25,500).
- The ban started once Alves was notified of the decision.
- The investigation reviewed victim statements, documents from the GFF, Alves’s submissions, and other evidence.
- Alves resigned from his position in 2024.
- FIFA said it has a strict policy against any form of abuse in football.
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