ZURICH: Statement Regarding Ray Whelan regarding Operação Jules Rimet, July 8, 2014:

Ray Whelan has been released from police custody and will assist the police with further enquiries.

MATCH have complete faith that the facts will establish that he has not violated any laws.

MATCH will continue to fully support all police investigations, which we firmly believe will fully exonerate Ray. In the meantime, Ray Whelan, as well as the rest of the MATCH personnel will continue to work on our operational areas of responsibility in order to deliver a successful 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

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Andreas Herren
Media Officer
MATCH AG
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CH-8008 Zurich / Switzerland
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