Fifa corruption

TV Series Review / FIFA Uncovered rips the last shreds of righteousness from FIFA

FIFA Uncovered exposes FIFA's transformation into the toxic and political mess it is today.

Global media paid bribes, FIFA trial hears

The first witness in the FIFA trial paints a damning picture of corruption in South American soccer saying millions of dollars in bribes were paid for TV rights to major tournaments.

Corrupt former FIFA official Chuck Blazer dead

Former top football official Chuck Blazer, whose evidence to US investigators helped trigger the FIFA corruption scandal, has died, his lawyers say.

FIFA headquarters searched, documents seized

Swiss investigators search FIFA's Zurich headquarters and seize documents, the country's prosecution authority says, while FIFA says the search targets sacked deputy general secretary Markus Kattner.

How people Googled in 2015

Popular search engine Google releases its overview of trends in search by people across the world.

FIFA scandal deepens with 16 indicted for corruption

The multi-million dollar corruption scandal engulfing FIFA widened with 16 people indicted by US justice officials who pledged an unremitting crackdown on an "outrageous" betrayal of trust.

FIFA approves 5 presidential candidates, Platini pending

FIFA approves five candidates to stand in February's vote to replace Sepp Blatter as president of world football's governing body, but Michel Platini has not yet made the list.

Fifa corruption: Swiss banks 'reported account suspicions'

Swiss banks report suspicious activity around accounts of football's world governing body Fifa, says the Swiss attorney general.

Messi, Neymar try not to be upstaged at Copa America

Lionel Messi, Neymar try not to be upstaged at Copa America that begins today in Chile.

November 10, 2022
November 10, 2022

FIFA Uncovered rips the last shreds of righteousness from FIFA

FIFA Uncovered exposes FIFA's transformation into the toxic and political mess it is today.

November 15, 2017
November 15, 2017

Global media paid bribes, FIFA trial hears

The first witness in the FIFA trial paints a damning picture of corruption in South American soccer saying millions of dollars in bribes were paid for TV rights to major tournaments.

July 13, 2017
July 13, 2017

Corrupt former FIFA official Chuck Blazer dead

Former top football official Chuck Blazer, whose evidence to US investigators helped trigger the FIFA corruption scandal, has died, his lawyers say.

June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016

FIFA headquarters searched, documents seized

Swiss investigators search FIFA's Zurich headquarters and seize documents, the country's prosecution authority says, while FIFA says the search targets sacked deputy general secretary Markus Kattner.

December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015

How people Googled in 2015

Popular search engine Google releases its overview of trends in search by people across the world.

December 4, 2015
December 4, 2015

FIFA scandal deepens with 16 indicted for corruption

The multi-million dollar corruption scandal engulfing FIFA widened with 16 people indicted by US justice officials who pledged an unremitting crackdown on an "outrageous" betrayal of trust.

November 12, 2015
November 12, 2015

FIFA approves 5 presidential candidates, Platini pending

FIFA approves five candidates to stand in February's vote to replace Sepp Blatter as president of world football's governing body, but Michel Platini has not yet made the list.

June 17, 2015
June 17, 2015

Fifa corruption: Swiss banks 'reported account suspicions'

Swiss banks report suspicious activity around accounts of football's world governing body Fifa, says the Swiss attorney general.

June 11, 2015
June 11, 2015

Messi, Neymar try not to be upstaged at Copa America

Lionel Messi, Neymar try not to be upstaged at Copa America that begins today in Chile.

June 7, 2015
June 7, 2015

Fifa corruption: Documents show details of Jack Warner 'bribes'

A BBC investigation sees evidence that details what happened to the $10m sent from Fifa to accounts controlled by former vice-president Jack Warner.

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