Uefa, the governing body of football in Europe, is under pressure to investigate claims of massive corruption during Ukraine's preparations for Euro 2012, amid allegations that as much as $4bn (£2.5bn) in state funds allocated for the tournament was stolen by officials.Rebecca Harms, the leader of the Green faction in the European parliament, said Uefa had to investigate why Ukraine cancelled competitive tenders for all Euro 2012 projects in 2010. Instead, contracts for building stadiums, roads and other infrastructure projects were awarded to a handful of shadowy companies, including one based offshore in Belize.Opposition politicians allege that the companies belong, directly or indirectly, to government officials. Ukraine's government denies this.
Guardian: UEFA urged to investigate $4 billion corruption allegations in Ukraine
Police officers stand guard on June 15, 2012 outside the Olympic Stadium in Kiev before the England vs.Sweden match during the Euro 2012 football championships. AFP PHOTO / JONATHAN NACKSTRAND
