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FIFA Admits To Receive World Cup Hosting Bribes

By Jenn Loro - Mar 17, 2016 07:54 AM EDT

FIFA made its most glaring admission yet regarding the corruption crisis that undermined the governing body’s reputation. The Zurich-based institution submitted a restitution claim to US authorities in an effort to recoup millions of dollars lost to corruption from unscrupulous former officials.

FIFA Committee Ban Ex-Vice President Jack Warner for Life

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 29, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

Jack Warner, the former Vice President of FIFA, has been banned from all soccer-related activities for life by the federation's ethic committee.

USA Defeats Germany, Heads to the Women’s World Cup Finals

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 01, 2015 10:29 AM EDT

The USA Women's National team has made it to the World Cup finals after defeating top-ranked Germany 2-0.

Amy Poehler, Seth Myers Reunite on 'Really!?!?' to Stand Up for Women’s Sports [WATCH]

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 25, 2015 01:58 PM EDT

Amy Poehler and Seth Myers reunited to stand up for women's sports.

Visa Threatens to Revoke FIFA Sponsorhip

By Dustin M Braden - May 28, 2015 09:50 AM EDT

Visa, the world's largest financial services company, has threatened to deliver a possibly fatal blow to FIFA after prominent members of the organization were arrested on corruption related charges.

Qatar Arrests BBC Journalists Reporting on 2022 World Cup

By Dustin M Braden - May 18, 2015 07:09 PM EDT

The government of Qatar has arrested BBC journalists for their investigation into the conditions of workers, said to be treated as slaves, building stadiums for the 2022 World Cup.

FIFA will compensate clubs $209M for 2018, 2022 World Cups

By Cheri Cheng - Mar 20, 2015 09:36 AM EDT

FIFA will compensate clubs throughout the world $209 million for releasing their players to the World Cup.

Hope Solo: Female Goalie's 30-day Suspension Linked to "Belligerent" Behavior

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 22, 2015 01:10 PM EST

U.S. Soccer has suspended Hope Solo for at least 30 days.

FIFA to Publish ‘Appropriate’ Report on Alleged World Cup Bidding Corruption

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 19, 2014 12:48 PM EST

FIFA executives have agreed to publish a "legally appropriate version" of Michael J. Garcia's report regarding allegations of corruption during the World Cup bidding process.

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