Crime Fifa 'took bribes for 2010 World Cup' - US prosecutors

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US prosecutors have accused several officials from football's governing body Fifa of racketeering, fraud and money laundering involving tens of millions of dollars over 24 years.

Prosecutors said they had discovered a dozen schemes, including one awarding the 2010 World Cup to South Africa.

Fourteen people have been indicted, with seven held in Zurich on Wednesday.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter, who is not among them, issued a statement vowing to kick out corrupt officials.
Fifa also announced a "swift and immediate provisional ban" from football-related activity on 11 of the people involved in the US prosecution.

Fifa says it still intends to hold its presidential election on Friday. Mr Blatter is favoured to win a fifth term.

Read more here. (BBC)
 
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