Eduardo Li
Eduardo Li is a former president of the Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) who was banned for life by FIFA's Ethics Committee in 2017 for his involvement in the FIFAGATE scandal. Recently, rumors circulated about a potential return to Costa Rican football, which were addressed by Juan Carlos Román, president of the Liga de Fútbol Aficionado (LINAFA), who clarified that while Li facilitated a meeting for networking purposes, he cannot hold any official role in football due to his lifetime ban.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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Eduardo Li, expresidente de la Federación Costarricense de Fútbol, asegura que continúa siendo 'afectado' por la sanción de por vida para ejercer cualquier actividad relacionada con el fútbol.
Eduardo Li menciona el ‘fútbol’ dentro de su solicitud para anular condena en EE. UU.
Costa Rica· 2026-07-14
Eduardo Li was detained as part of the FIFA corruption scandal, leading to Rodolfo Villalobos's presidency in the Costa Rican Football Federation.
Rodolfo Villalobos: ‘El fútbol tico no es rentable, todos los equipos, excepto dos, viven en problemas económicos’Costa Rica· 2025-05-25
Eduardo Li is a former president of the Costa Rican Football Federation who was banned for life by FIFA due to his involvement in the FIFAGATE scandal.
¿Vuelve Eduardo Li al fútbol costarricense?Costa Rica· 2025-04-25