FIFA bans Peruvian soccer official Burga for life

ZURICH (AP) — A South American soccer official acquitted of racketeering in the United States has been banned for life by FIFA for taking bribes.
FIFA says it found “overwhelming evidence” that Manuel Burga got or was promised $6.6 million in bribes linked to marketing deals for the Copa America and Copa Libertadores. FIFA also fined Burga 1 million Swiss francs ($1 million).
Burga signed contracts as president of the Peruvian soccer federation that were used by American author