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Swiss prosecutors charge PSG president as part of bribery investigation

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PA Images | In a statement released following the announcement, Al-Khelaifi denied wrongdoing and said the investigation had been "characterised by constant leaks, misinformation and a seemingly relentless agenda to smear my reputation in the media."

Paris Saint-Germain's president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has been charged with inciting the former FIFA secretary general, Jerôme Valcke, to commit aggravated criminal mismanagement.

Valcke has been charged with accepting bribes, several counts of aggravated criminal mismanagement, and falsification of documents.

Al-Khelaifi denies the charges.

20 February 2020 - 1:04 PM

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