THE Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) is seeking damages of US$50 million from its former president Austin Jack Warner.
Warner, has been a man in the wars since FIFA was hit with numerous counts of corruption against some of its senior official and former officials.The former FIFA Vice-president is fighting extradition from Trinidad and Tobago to the United States, where he is wanted for counts of racketeering and other corruption charges.
According to CONCACAF, Warner, used his influence to acquire funding for a lavish football facility in Trinidad and Tobago but after he resigned from CONCACAF in 2011, it was discovered that he owned the land the facility was on.
Jeffrey Webb, who succeeded Warner and who was also indicted on corruption charges for which he has pleaded guilty, had said the act had left him “shell-shocked, dismayed and upset”.
The site, which Warner alleges was a gift from Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president, is said to include a hotel and banquet facilities.
Initially though, Warner had said he did not own the property.
Warner is joined as defendant in the case by his wife, his accountant and two companies he is linked (Sportsmax.com)to.