Money laundering in football

This blog article takes a look at the links between football and organised crime, arguing that it offers opportunities for money laundering.   The need of clubs for large sums of money can lead to them being drawn into relationships with dubious individuals.

This blog article takes a look at the links between football and organised crime, arguing that it offers opportunities for money laundering.   The need of clubs for large sums of money can lead to them being drawn into relationships with dubious individuals.

It specifically discusses the case of Birmingham City’s Carson Yeung whom it describes as ‘the Vidal Sassoon of Asia.’  Yeung is, of course, appealing against his conviction for money laundering.