FIFA bans former Guyana official Alves for 5 years over sexual harassment

Al Jazeera · 🇶🇦 public Qatar · May 05, 2026 · 188 words · By Reuters

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FIFA bans former Guyana official Alves for 5 years over sexual harassment Former General Secretary Ian Alves found guilty of sexually harassing female staff members by FIFA’s Ethics Committee.

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What happened

FIFA bans former Guyana official Alves for 5 years over sexual harassment Former General Secretary Ian Alves found guilty of sexually harassing female staff members by FIFA’s Ethics Committee.

Why it matters

FIFA’s independent Ethics Committee has banned former Guyana Football Federation (GFF) General Secretary Ian Alves from all football-related activities for five years after finding he sexually harassed female staff members.

Common ground

FIFA also fined Alves 20,000 Swiss francs ($25,500) after determining that he had breached provisions of the FIFA Code of Ethics relating to the protection of physical and mental integrity, abuse of position and general duties.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “FIFA also fined Alves 20,000 Swiss francs ($25,500)”

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Web search results confirm a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs. While one source lists the USD conversion as $22,000 and the claim says $25,500, the core fact of the 20,000 Swiss franc fine is corroborated across sources.

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Claim 2: “determining that he had breached provisions of the FIFA Code of Ethics relating to the protection of physical and mental integrity, abuse of position and general duties”

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Multiple sources confirm that Alves breached the FIFA Code of Ethics specifically regarding the protection of physical and mental integrity, abuse of position, and general duties.

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web search NEUTRAL — The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has banned Mr Ian Alves, former General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), from all football-related activities for a durat…
https://inside.fifa.com/media-releases/adjudicatory-chamber-…

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web search NEUTRAL — FIFA also fined Alves 20,000 Swiss francs ($22,000) after determining that he had breached provisions of the FIFA Code of Ethics relating to the protection of physical and mental integrity, abuse ...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/fifa-bans-former…

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Claim 3: “FIFA’s independent Ethics Committee has banned former Guyana Football Federation (GFF) General Secretary Ian Alves from all football-related activities for five years”

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Three independent web search results explicitly state that FIFA's independent Ethics Committee banned former GFF General Secretary Ian Alves from all football-related activities for five years.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA; lit. 'International Federation of Association Football') is an international self-regulatory governing body of association football, beach …
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Claim 4: “The ban came into force on Monday, when Alves was notified of the terms of the decision”

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The provided evidence for claim 5 consists of general FIFA Wikipedia and YouTube links which do not mention the specific notification date or the start date of Ian Alves's ban.

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web search NEUTRAL — FIFA is a sports governing body that organizes association football events all over the world. FIFA outlines several objectives in its organisational statutes, including growing the game international…
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web search NEUTRAL — The home of football across the globe, FIFA bring you the very latest tournament news, player exclusives and live match content all in one place.
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web search NEUTRAL — Stream live matches from around the globe, relive iconic FIFA World Cup™ moments & enjoy world class documentaries telling the stories behind the beautiful game.
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Claim 5: “finding he sexually harassed female staff members”

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Multiple web search results confirm the ban was issued after finding that Ian Alves sexually harassed female staff members.

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web search NEUTRAL — The home of football across the globe, FIFA bring you the very latest tournament news, player exclusives and live match content all in one place.
https://www.fifa.com/

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Claim 6: “Alves stepped down from his position in 2024”

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One specific web search result mentions that Alves 'abruptly resigned from his position at the GFF in 2024'. Other search results for 'Ian Alves' are outdated (referring to him as current General Secretary), meaning only one current report confirms the 2024 resignation.

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web search NEUTRAL — The transfer window opened on January 1st and will close on January 31. GFF General Secretary Ian Alves has reminded the ten clubs participating in the Elite League Season Six to acquaint themselves w…
https://guyanachronicle.com/2024/01/11/gff-january-transfer-…

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web search NEUTRAL — This type of drive to succeed must be heralded and emulated.” The GFF COVID-19 Task Force Chair – (GFF President) Wayne Forde Representative of the GFF Medical Committee – Kojo Sandiford (Dr.) GFF Gen…
https://kaieteurnewsonline.com/2020/11/21/gff-appoints-covid…

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web search NEUTRAL — GFF media stated that the concerned clubs are Gamtel, PSV Wellingara (both relegated from the top flight and will play second tier football this season) and Medical Football Club, while Abuko United, …
https://foroyaa.net/gff-general-secretary-says-domestic-leag…

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