German Football Association raided by police amid corruption investigation

German authorities are investigating alleged corruption linked to Euro 2024, according to Deutsche Welle.

>As confirmed by police, nationwide raids were carried out in connection with suspected improper perks tied to the tournament held two years ago.

>More than 150 officers from the criminal police conducted searches at the German Football Association headquarters in Frankfurt, as well as at city halls in several host cities.

>Investigators are examining whether officials in German host cities received thousands of unauthorized tickets, along with travel and hotel accommodations.

>“Football tickets are not part of a salary,” interior minister Herbert Reul told Bild.

>“Anyone in public service who takes advantage can expect a visit from us.”

>Raids were also carried out in Gelsenkirchen, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Köln, Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and München.