On 12 November 2018, the Antwerp Appeal Court declared the action admissible and well-founded. Therefore, the challenge made by Bart Vertenten was deemed sustainable.
Bart Vertenten, a referee employed by the Belgium Football Association (URBSFA), was afraid that the independence and impartiality of Mr Raskin was no longer guaranteed because of his links with the URBSFA.
The Footballgate corruption investigation began in...
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