FIFA Scandal: Former Vice-president Extradited to Uruguay

Mr Figueredo, 83, was one of seven officials arrested in Switzerland in May at the request of US prosecutors.

But while he has been fighting extradition to the US he agreed to face charges in Uruguay.

The former footballer was also once a vice-president of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL).
Mr Figueredo was among 14 FIFA executives and associates accused of corruption by the US earlier this year.

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