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World soccer rocked as top officials held in U.S., Swiss graft cases

Seven of the most powerful figures in global soccer faced extradition to the United States on corruption charges after being arrested on Wednesday in Switzerland, where authorities also announced a criminal investigation into the awarding of the next two World Cups.

The world's most popular sport was plunged into turmoil after U.S. and Swiss authorities announced separate inquiries into the activities of the game's powerful governing body.

U.S. authorities said nine soccer officials and five sports media and promotions executives faced corruption charges involving more than $150 million in bribes. Swiss police arrested seven FIFA officials who are now awaiting extradition to the United States.

Выглядит как результат какой-то sting operation. Российского министра спорта хотят допросить тоже.

Может, хоть так у России ЧМ отберут? Хотелось бы иначе, конечно.

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