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Syrian Football Association Was Pressured to Hand Deal to Relative of Former President’s Brother, Insiders Say
Bassel Alhamdo (SIRAJ) and Selma Mhaoud (OCCRP)
OCCRP Scoops
In 2019, Syria's football association handed a favorable marketing deal to a little-known Damascus firm. Behind the scenes, the influence of former President Bashar Al-Assad's brother played a key role in the deal, three insiders said.