FIFA corruption scandal

US media affiliates investigated within FIFA corruption scandal
The role that media companies played in the ongoing FIFA corruption scandal is also being investigated, with a company affiliated with Rupert Murdoch’s US media giant 21st Century Fox under scrutiny.
Dec 14, 2015 09:32
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FBI claims FIFA official paid $10mn bribe for 2010 World Cup votes
An unnamed high-ranking FIFA official has been accused of by FBI of giving a $10 million bribe in exchange for votes in favour of South Africa hosting the 2010 World Cup.
Dec 5, 2015 11:03
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US wants ex-president of Honduras extradited over FIFA links
The US has formally asked the Honduran government to extradite the country’s former president, Rafael Callejas, over his alleged ties to FIFA schemes. The accusation, which Callejas has refuted, comes as the US continues to press on with its corruption probe.
Dec 4, 2015 02:46
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Swiss police arrests more FIFA officials on behalf of US
Swiss police are to arrest more than a dozen people amid a US-led investigation into alleged corruption in international soccer, the New York Times reported, citing law enforcement officials.
Dec 3, 2015 06:45
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UEFA chief Michel Platini to stand for FIFA President – UEFA website
UEFA president Michel Platini has announced he will stand for the FIFA presidency, adding that he had defended his ideas and proposals "to give FIFA back the dignity and the position it deserves."
Jul 29, 2015 11:14
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Switzerland extradites football official to US in FIFA case
Switzerland’s Federal Office of Justice said it has extradited an official, who was detained in the FIFA corruption case to the US. The name of the person in question has not been released.
Jul 16, 2015 09:29
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RT asks

It's an internal crisis for Arab countries involved, will not have a larger-scale effect The dispute is less about politics and more about money, in particular, natural resources The issue will be solved politically, but regional and international alliances will be realigned Germany's foreign minister might be right in saying " this conflict could turn into war"

FIFA corruption scandal

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What will the global political impact be following the recent fallout in the Gulf region?

What will the global political impact be following the recent fallout in the Gulf region?

- It's an internal crisis for Arab countries involved, will not have a larger-scale effect

- The dispute is less about politics and more about money, in particular, natural resources

- The issue will be solved politically, but regional and international alliances will be realigned

- Germany's foreign minister might be right in saying " this conflict could turn into war"