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Sepp Blatter has agreed to resign as the President of FIFA, soccer’s worldwide governing body.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter Resigns

Sepp Blatter has agreed to resign as the President of FIFA, soccer’s worldwide governing body.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Department of Justice has  indicted nine high-ranking FIFA officials  and five sports marketing executives on charges including racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering.

FIFA Faces Corruption Charges

The Department of Justice has indicted nine high-ranking FIFA officials and five sports marketing executives on charges including racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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