Ex-club president cleared from money irregularities

A former Barcelona chairman was cleared on any charges of illegally obtaining 20 million euros given to him by another ex president of Brazilian football confederation Ricardo Teixeira. Sandro Rosell, who stayed in custody for 20 months, together with his wife and four others were being accused of gaining rights to 24 Brazil games alongside a sponsorship deal with Nike. The 55-year-old, which was in danger of going to prison for 6 years if this case has ended on a positive outcome, was pronounced a free man couple of days ago from the National court.