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FIFA's ethics committee has suspended President Sepp Blatter for 90 days, along with UEFA President and FIFA Vice President Michel Platini and FIFA Secretary-General Jérôme Valcke.

FIFA Suspends President Sepp Blatter And Other Top Officials

Oct 08, 2015
The 90-day suspensions go into effect immediately and could be extended, FIFA says. Along with President Blatter, the group banned one of his rivals for six years.
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter has promised to step down in February 2016, when a special election will be held to choose his successor.

FIFA Chief Sepp Blatter Reportedly Facing 90-Day Suspension

Oct 07, 2015
Also on Wednesday, FIFA presidential candidate Chung Mong-joon, who is facing his own charges of wrongdoing, said he is planning to sue Blatter for at least $100 million for damages to FIFA.
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter is being investigated by both U.S. and Swiss authorities for alleged corruption.

Coca-Cola, McDonald's Among Sponsors Calling For FIFA President's Resignation

Oct 02, 2015
Major sponsors want Sepp Blatter, who is being investigated for corruption, to step down immediately. He has said he'll leave the job in 2016.
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Former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner has been banned for life from taking part in activities related to soccer.

FIFA Issues Lifetime Ban To Former Executive Jack Warner

Sep 29, 2015
A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Warner was among 14 FIFA executives who were indicted on a range of corruption charges in May.
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter, seen here in August, says he is cooperating with Swiss authorities and has done nothing illegal, in response to new allegations of corruption.

Blatter Says He's Cooperating With Inquiry, Will Remain As FIFA's Leader

Sep 28, 2015
Addressing new allegations of corruption, FIFA President Sepp Blatter says through his attorney that he won't step down and has "done nothing illegal or improper."
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter is facing criminal proceedings for alleged criminal mismanagement and misappropriation in Switzerland, his native country.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter Facing Criminal Proceedings In Switzerland

Sep 25, 2015
The latest development in the FIFA corruption probes finds the longtime president under suspicion of criminal mismanagement and misappropriation.
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FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, already accused of involvement in a $10 million bribe to help South Africa win the 2010 World Cup bid, has been suspended by FIFA after allegations were made that he was involved in a scheme to profit from the sale o

Top FIFA Exec Suspended After Alleged World Cup Tickets Scheme

Sep 17, 2015
In the latest scandal to hit the world soccer governing body, FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke has been put on leave amid allegations of a plot to profit personally from ticket sales.
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The Mob Museum's new exhibit highlights the "rampant corruption that plagues" the world soccer governing body, FIFA. It opened Tuesday.

Mob Museum Unveils FIFA Corruption Exhibit

Sep 01, 2015
A new exhibit about FIFA's recent corruption is on display at the Las Vegas museum of contemporary organized crime.
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FIFA Scandal Becomes A Mob Museum Exhibit In Las Vegas

Sep 01, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The same museum that chronicles Sin City's mob beginnings led by underworld criminals like Bugsy Siegel is hoping to score with an exhibit looking at FIFA's ongoing corruption investigation.

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Head Of FIFA's Reform Commission Says President Has Been Treated Unfairly

Aug 24, 2015
The Swiss lawyer resolutely defended Sepp Blatter, saying he has not uncovered any evidence the the president was corrupt.
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Michel Platini of Fance announced his campaign for FIFA president and is considered a strong candidate.

Michel Platini Is Running For President Of Scandal-Plagued FIFA

Jul 29, 2015
Currently the president of European soccer's governing body and a FIFA vice president, he is considered a heavy favorite. The presidential contest follows a major corruption scandal.
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Mob Museum In Las Vegas To Open FIFA Exhibit

Jul 29, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Mob Museum in Las Vegas is setting up an exhibit dedicated to the FIFA corruption scandal.

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Comedian Simon Brodkin throws cash at FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter during a press conference at the Extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters on Monday in Zurich, Switzerland.

WATCH: Comedian Interrupts FIFA News Conference By Throwing Wads Of Cash

Jul 20, 2015
Simon Brodkin, a British comedian, made a reference to the corruption scandal that has rocked soccer's world governing body, before chucking a wad of cash over FIFA President Sepp Blatter's head.
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FIFA Will Select New President In February

Jul 20, 2015
Soccer's world governing body has been rocked by a corruption scandal that forced current president Sepp Blatter to call for a new presidential election.
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Chuck Blazer, then-CONCACAF general secretary, attends a news conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on Feb. 14, 2005. FIFA banned him today for life over "various acts of misconduct."

FIFA Bans Former Executive Committee Member Chuck Blazer For Life

Jul 09, 2015
Blazer was the highest-ranking American in soccer's governing body for years, and was one of 14 FIFA figures indicted by the Justice Department in May in connection with a corruption scheme.
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The BC Place stadium — dominated by U.S. fans — rejoiced as the American team took home the Women's World Cup Sunday night.

U.S. Women Win World Cup Final 5-2, After Spectacular Start

Jul 05, 2015
In the first five minutes, Carli Lloyd scored two swift goals. Lauren Holiday brought the score up to 3, and then Lloyd scored from midfield for a hat trick. The team led 4-0 after just 15 minutes.
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U.S. Seeks Extradition Of 7 FIFA Officials From Switzerland

Jul 02, 2015
Swiss prosecutors said the requests were delivered Wednesday evening. The FIFA officials were arrested in May in Zurich in a corruption investigation of soccer's governing body.
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Pia Sundhage led the U.S. women to Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012 before leaving to coach the Swedish team.

U.S. And Sweden Struggle To 0-0 Tie In Women's World Cup

Jun 12, 2015
The Americans had hoped for more against their trash-talking former coach, who now leads the Swedes, but Friday night's tie in Winnipeg still leaves them atop their group.
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FIFA Secretary-General Jérôme Valcke (right) and FIFA President Joseph "Sepp" Blatter attend a news conference in 2014.

Amid Corruption Scandal, FIFA Delays Bidding On 2026 World Cup

Jun 10, 2015
The organization's secretary-general said it would be "nonsense" to begin the bidding process amid the turmoil. FIFA said its executive committee would discuss the process at a meeting later.
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The first page of a four-page agreement between FIFA and Ireland's soccer association outlines the terms of a 5 million euro payment.

Irish Soccer Details $7 Million FIFA Payment Over Handball

Jun 05, 2015
While earlier news has alleged hefty bribes over the awarding of the tournament, this case centers on a pivotal play in a World Cup playoff game that played in a key role in Ireland staying home.
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Former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner discussed records he has amassed about financial dealings in the embattled organization Wednesday.

Indicted Former FIFA Official Warner Says He Won't Protect Secrets

Jun 04, 2015
Jack Warner cites "my knowledge of financial transactions at FIFA — including, but not limited to, its president, Mr. Sepp Blatter."
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Interpol issued alerts for six people who have been indicted by the U.S. in an inquiry into corruption in FIFA's dealings.

FIFA Updates: Interpol Targets Officials, And South Africa Denies Bribing

Jun 03, 2015
"Red notices" named two former senior FIFA officials and several executives indicted by the U.S. Meanwhile, South Africa denied that it issued $10 million in bribes to host the 2010 World Cup.
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter talks to the media during the FIFA Post Congress Week Press Conference on May 30 in Zurich.

Amid Bribery Scandal, FIFA President Sepp Blatter Will Resign

Jun 02, 2015
Just days after he won an election to a fifth term, Blatter said the interests of FIFA are "very dear to me and this is why I have taken this decision."
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FIFA Secretary-General Jérôme Valcke (right) and FIFA President Joseph Blatter attend a press conference in 2014.

Reports: Sepp Blatter's Top Lieutenant Involved In $10 Million Payment

Jun 02, 2015
The payment was allegedly part of a bribe to help South Africa secure the right to host the World Cup. The revelation brings the bribery scandal closer to FIFA's longtime president.
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Former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner cites <em>The Onion</em> in his defense. Warner was one of 14 FIFA executives indicted last week on corruption charges.

'The Onion' Strikes Again: Indicted Ex-FIFA Exec Quotes Satirical Article

Jun 01, 2015
Jack Warner's defense was presumably unintentional. He is one of 14 FIFA executives indicted by the U.S. last week on corruption charges.

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