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Fernando Sarney

b. 1955

Brazilian football administrator; member of the FIFA Council

Politician Sports executive Member
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About Fernando Sarney

Born 1955. Fernando Sarney is a Brazilian politician, sports executive, member, association football coach and fIFA Council.

Fernando José Macieira Ferreira Araújo da Costa Sarney (born 7 January 1956) is a Brazilian football administrator and a member of the FIFA Council.

Personal life and career He is a son of the former President of Brazil José Sarney.

In 2009, Sarney won a court injunction, preventing the newspaper O Estado de São Paulo from publishing "his indictment on corruption charges". The newspaper published an article linking Sarney to a political scandal, Senate Secret Acts.

Sarney has been a FIFA Council member since 2015.

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Important facts

Born
24 March 1955, São Luís
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, sports executive, member, association football coach, FIFA Council
Nationality
Brazil
Education
Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo
Awards
Commander of the Order of Prince Henry
Also known as
Fernando José Maciera Ferreira Araújo da Costa Sarney

Family & relationships

Parent
José Sarney
Parent
Marly Sarney

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fernando Sarney?

Brazilian football administrator; member of the FIFA Council

When was Fernando Sarney born?

Fernando Sarney was born on 24 March 1955 in São Luís.

What is Fernando Sarney's occupation?

Fernando Sarney is a politician, sports executive, member, association football coach and fIFA Council.

What nationality is Fernando Sarney?

Fernando Sarney is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fernando Sarney

· Wikidata: Q10281520

· DBpedia: Fernando Sarney

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