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'''José Hawilla''' (11 July 1943 – 25 May 2018) was a Brazilian businessman, the owner and founder of [[Traffic Group]], a multinational [[sports marketing]] [[Conglomerate (company)|conglomerate]].
'''José Hawilla''' (11 July 1943 – 25 May 2018) was a Brazilian businessman, the owner and founder of [[Traffic Group]], a multinational [[sports marketing]] [[Conglomerate (company)|conglomerate]].


Hawilla was born in [[São José do Rio Preto]], in the state of [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], and began his career as a sports journalist.<ref name=NYT>{{cite news|last1=Rohter|first1=Larry|title=Huge Soccer Scandal Taints National Obsession of Brazil|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/24/world/huge-soccer-scandal-taints-national-obsession-of-brazil.html|accessdate=27 May 2015|work=NY Times|date=14 March 2001}}</ref> In 1980, Hawilla founded the Traffic Group, Brazil’s largest [[sports marketing]] company.<ref name=iSport>{{cite web|title=The Rights Explosion|url=http://isport-emag.com/archive/sportel-rio-issue/sportel-rio-cover/rights-explosions/|accessdate=27 May 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234216/http://isport-emag.com/archive/sportel-rio-issue/sportel-rio-cover/rights-explosions/|archivedate=3 March 2016|df=}}</ref>
Hawilla was born in [[São José do Rio Preto]] to parents of [[Lebanese Brazilians|Lebanese]] origin, in the state of [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], and began his career as a sports journalist.<ref name=NYT>{{cite news|last1=Rohter|first1=Larry|title=Huge Soccer Scandal Taints National Obsession of Brazil|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/24/world/huge-soccer-scandal-taints-national-obsession-of-brazil.html|accessdate=27 May 2015|work=NY Times|date=14 March 2001}}</ref> In 1980, Hawilla founded the Traffic Group, Brazil’s largest [[sports marketing]] company.<ref name=iSport>{{cite web|title=The Rights Explosion|url=http://isport-emag.com/archive/sportel-rio-issue/sportel-rio-cover/rights-explosions/|accessdate=27 May 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234216/http://isport-emag.com/archive/sportel-rio-issue/sportel-rio-cover/rights-explosions/|archivedate=3 March 2016|df=}}</ref>


Hawilla pleaded guilty on 12 December 2014 to "[[corruption]] charges including [[racketeering]], [[wire fraud]] and [[money laundering]]", in connection with what has become the [[2015 FIFA corruption case]]. Hawilla has agreed to forfeit $151 million, of which $25 million was paid in December 2014.<ref name=Guardian>{{cite news|last1=Halliday|first1=Josh|title=Fifa corruption crisis: the key figures in the controversy|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/27/fifa-corruption-crisis-key-figures-football|accessdate=27 May 2015|work=The Guardian|date=27 May 2015}}</ref> He died on 25 May 2018 at the age of 74.<ref>[https://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/j-hawilla-principal-delator-do-caso-fifa-morre-em-sao-paulo-22715235 J. Hawilla, principal delator do Caso Fifa, morre em São Paulo]{{pt icon}} </ref>
Hawilla pleaded guilty on 12 December 2014 to "[[corruption]] charges including [[racketeering]], [[wire fraud]] and [[money laundering]]", in connection with what has become the [[2015 FIFA corruption case]]. Hawilla has agreed to forfeit $151 million, of which $25 million was paid in December 2014.<ref name=Guardian>{{cite news|last1=Halliday|first1=Josh|title=Fifa corruption crisis: the key figures in the controversy|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/27/fifa-corruption-crisis-key-figures-football|accessdate=27 May 2015|work=The Guardian|date=27 May 2015}}</ref> He died on 25 May 2018 at the age of 74.<ref>[https://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/j-hawilla-principal-delator-do-caso-fifa-morre-em-sao-paulo-22715235 J. Hawilla, principal delator do Caso Fifa, morre em São Paulo]{{pt icon}} </ref>

Revision as of 14:14, 25 May 2018

José Hawilla
Born(1943-07-11)11 July 1943
São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
Died25 May 2018(2018-05-25) (aged 74)
NationalityBrazilian
OccupationBusinessman
Criminal charge(s)Money laundering, racketeering, and wire fraud
Criminal statusGuilty plea

José Hawilla (11 July 1943 – 25 May 2018) was a Brazilian businessman, the owner and founder of Traffic Group, a multinational sports marketing conglomerate.

Hawilla was born in São José do Rio Preto to parents of Lebanese origin, in the state of São Paulo, and began his career as a sports journalist.[1] In 1980, Hawilla founded the Traffic Group, Brazil’s largest sports marketing company.[2]

Hawilla pleaded guilty on 12 December 2014 to "corruption charges including racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering", in connection with what has become the 2015 FIFA corruption case. Hawilla has agreed to forfeit $151 million, of which $25 million was paid in December 2014.[3] He died on 25 May 2018 at the age of 74.[4]

References

  1. ^ Rohter, Larry (14 March 2001). "Huge Soccer Scandal Taints National Obsession of Brazil". NY Times. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  2. ^ "The Rights Explosion". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Halliday, Josh (27 May 2015). "Fifa corruption crisis: the key figures in the controversy". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  4. ^ J. Hawilla, principal delator do Caso Fifa, morre em São PauloTemplate:Pt icon
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