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In a statement on Thursday, FIFA said that it had"taken note of the alleged events concerning Mr Ahmad Ahmad, who is being questioned by the French authorities in relation to allegations related to his mandate while President of CAF.", held in a corruption probe, was released without charge in France on Friday, the Marseille public prosecutor said.

CAF allegedly tore up the contract in favour of a better offer from a small French-based company which supplies Adidas gear, according to documents seen by AFP. Fahmy, a 36-year-old Egyptian, was sacked from his CAF post in April after accusing Ahmad of corruption and sexual harassment.

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CAF boss released in France without charge: prosecutor - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad, was released without charge in France on Friday, a day after being arrested for questioning, the Marseille public prosecutor said.
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