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Thursday, May 28th 2015 - 05:56 UTC
FIFA's key sponsor express “serious concern” following corruption allegations

Key sponsors of FIFA have expressed “serious concern” after the US accused senior officials of football's governing body of racketeering, fraud and money laundering. Coca-Cola said the World Cup had been “tarnished” by “lengthy controversy”.
Thursday, May 28th 2015 - 05:40 UTC
US formalizes extradition request of three Argentines allegedly involved in FIFA investigation

Argentina's foreign ministry confirmed late Wednesday that United States had officially requested the extradition of three Argentine citizens allegedly involved in the US Justice Department investigation into FIFA corrupt dealings.
Thursday, May 28th 2015 - 01:17 UTC
Blatter “welcomes investigations” into such “misconduct that has no place in football”

FIFA chief Joseph Blatter in a brief statement said on Wednesday afternoon that “we welcome the actions and the investigations by the US and Swiss authorities” and further on emphasized that “such misconduct has no place in football and we will ensure that those who engage in it are put out of the game”•
Thursday, May 28th 2015 - 01:14 UTC
FIFA rules out re-vote on Russia and Qatar and says Friday's congress 'will go ahead'

FIFA has ruled out a re-vote on awarding the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar as Swiss authorities prepare to question ten executive committee members about the corruption-tainted bidding process.
Thursday, May 28th 2015 - 00:18 UTC
“Red Card” for 14 FIFA and sports marketing officials

The United States Department of Justice brought charges on racketeering, wire fraud, and money laundering on 14 FIFA and sports marketing officials. Dubbed the “World Cup of corruption” by Richard Weber, chief of the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation unit, the charges are the result of an investigation from the U.S. District Attorney’s office in Eastern New York.
Wednesday, May 27th 2015 - 14:46 UTC
Platini blasts Blatter for 'lying' and supports Prince Ali ahead of FIFA's Friday election

UEFA president Michel Platini blasted Sepp Blatter for lying about his pledge to step down in 2015 and throws his support behind presidential challenger Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein.
Tuesday, May 26th 2015 - 06:25 UTC
Blatter expected to retain FIFA's presidential chair in next Friday's election

Unless something dramatic happens, Sepp Blatter will on Friday emerge victorious from his latest FIFA presidential battle. Despite the challenge from Jordanian Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, the 79-year-old Swiss is widely expected to secure the majority of votes of the 209 member federations in the secret ballot, reports World Football Insider.
Monday, May 25th 2015 - 07:12 UTC
Iconic London 2012 Games symbol decorates Rio 2016 Olympics Park

The most iconic symbol of the Olympic Games is decorating the city for the Rio 2016 Games. City Hall has installed giant Olympic Rings in Madureira Park, ahead of the largest sporting event in the world.
Monday, May 25th 2015 - 06:55 UTC
FIFA Election: ITUC back Prince Ali on human rights commitments

The International trade Union Confederation is calling on FIFA delegates to support Jordan’s Prince Ali in this week’s election for FIFA President, following Ali’s re-affirmed commitment on labour and other human rights. The other two challengers to incumbent Joseph Blatter, Luis Figo and Michael van Praag have withdrawn from the race.
Wednesday, May 20th 2015 - 04:13 UTC
Hooligan involved in pepper spray attack at Argentina's super derby is remorseful

A long time identified hooligan supporter of Argentina's Boca Juniors, Adrian 'El Panadero' (the baker) Napolitano has admitted carrying out the pepper spray attack on River Plate players during last Thursday's super derby for the Libertadores Cup while arguing he did not realize the damage the assault would cause.