On Thursday, October 24, it was reported that Emilio Azcárraga will leave his position as CEO of Televisa due to an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice related to FIFA. The Mexican Stock Exchange announced that the Board of Directors approved Azcárraga's proposal for immediate leave while the investigation is resolved.
Emilio Azcárraga Jean has left the presidency of Grupo Televisa effective immediately as a result of the Department of Justice investigation into business dealings in international football.
Two potential candidates have been mentioned to take the CEO position at Televisa while Azcárraga's situation is resolved. Alfonso de Angoitia, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Bernardo Gómez, the current co-CEO of the company, are the names that have emerged as possible successors.
FIFA Gate is considered one of the biggest scandals in the history of football, involving million-dollar bribes to members of FIFA's executive committee for votes. Emilio Azcárraga is believed to be involved in the investigation for alleged payments to secure broadcasting rights for the World Cups between 2018 and 2030.
After being embroiled in the FIFA Gate scandal, Emilio Azcárraga Jean was forced to temporarily leave his position as CEO of Televisa.
