Thursday, April 24, 2025 - Real Madrid superstar, Vinicius Junior is being investigated for a major breach of FIFA's Code of Ethics, and he could face a career-defining two-year ban over allegations of owning shares in multiple football clubs.
The case stems from a complaint filed on April 7 by Tiberis
Holding do Brasil, a Brazilian company that alleges that Vinicius, through a
company linked to his father and agent, Thassilo Soares, has direct or indirect
stakes in professional football clubs, which is prohibited under FIFA's Code of
Ethics.
Tiberis alleges that the Real Madrid winger had links to
Athletic Club de Sao Joao del Rei (Brazil) and Alercom (a Portuguese
second-division club).
The company said it was denied a preemptive right to buy
Athletic's shares, which were later sold to an entity linked to Vinicius.
FIFA regulations are very clear and strict in such cases.
According to Article 20 of the FIFA Code of Ethics and Article 22 of the
Spanish Sports Code: “A player may not directly or indirectly own shares in
professional football clubs at national or international level if there is any
risk of a conflict of interest”.
If the Ethics Committee determines that this rule has been
violated, Vinicius Jr could be suspended for up to two years - a major blow to
both Real Madrid and the Brazil national team, especially with major
tournaments looming.
The investigation also revealed the growing football
investment activities of the company run by Vinicius' father and agent. The
controversial share transfer has triggered a formal complaint, with Tiberis
demanding disciplinary action against one of the most influential and
commercially valuable figures in football today.
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