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Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona was one of several stars who took part in Friday's draw for the 2018 World Cup. The widely watched draw was held at the Kremlin in Moscow.

2018 World Cup Draw Is Complete, With No Obvious 'Group Of Death'

2:24pm December 01, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Spain will play Portugal, France will play Peru, and Brazil will play Switzerland — but the draw for the Russian-hosted tournament lacks an obviously imposing group.

United States midfielder Carli Lloyd (center) moves the ball upfield against England during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup match on March 4 in Harrison, N.J. England won the match, 1-0.

U.S. Women Bumped From Top Spot In FIFA World Rankings

11:39am March 24, 2017

by Russell Lewis

The U.S. is now No. 2, behind Germany and ahead of France, England and Canada. The American squad has been ranked in the top two spots since FIFA created the world rankings for women back in 2003.

Timor Leste's Patrick Fabiano, (far left) was one of the 12 players declared ineligible by the Asia Football Confederation disciplinary committee.

East Timor's Soccer Team Booted From Asian Cup For Fake Document Scheme

5:20pm January 20, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The Asian Football Confederation says it found out that a dozen Brazilian-born soccer players playing for East Timor were registered using phony birth or baptism certificates.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter, pictured in 2014, and two other officials are said to have paid themselves tens of millions of dollars though contract amendments over a five-year period.

Ex-FIFA Head Blatter, 2 Others Allegedly Paid Themselves $80 Million

5:55pm June 03, 2016

by Jason Slotkin

Investigators say a series of contract amendments resulted in payouts of tens of millions of dollars in salary and bonuses to the three executives from 2011 to 2015.

Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart following their meeting outside Moscow, on March 22, 2016.

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Massive Document Leak Reveals Offshore Accounts Of World Leaders

6:05pm April 03, 2016

by James Doubek

Vladimir Putin is among several world leaders who either themselves or through associates used shell companies to obscure their assets, according to a new trove of leaked documents.

Former Honduran President Rafael Callejas leaves federal court in New York City on Monday after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges in a wide-ranging FIFA soccer scandal.

In Vast FIFA Scandal, Ex-President Of Honduras Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes

5:33pm March 28, 2016

by Laura Wagner

In federal court in New York City, Rafael Callejas admitted to taking bribes over lucrative broadcast rights. He was head of the Honduran soccer federation from 2002 to 2015.

A soccer ball covered with flags is painted on a wall in the township of Khayelitsha, South Africa. The image of South Africa's 2010 World Cup has been shattered by allegations that its bid over a decade ago was boosted by bribes of more than $10 million

FIFA Says It Was Victim To Its Leaders, Asks For Millions In Restitution

3:04pm March 16, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The top soccer organization argues that a group of leaders facing trial in the U.S. has cost it millions in financial losses and damage to its reputation.

A worker cleans the stage during a break at the FIFA electoral congress on Friday in Zurich.

After Approving Anti-Corruption Reforms, FIFA Members Elect New President

2:08pm February 26, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

After the reforms approved earlier Friday, Switzerland's Gianni Infantino will have fewer powers than outgoing President Sepp Blatter. Blatter, disgraced by a bribery scandal, isn't in attendance.

The election for the next FIFA president will be Feb. 26, 2016.

ESPN Invites FIFA Presidential Candidates To Debate On Live TV

8:04pm December 30, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Will they accept? The five candidates are vying to replace Sepp Blatter, who presided over soccer's world governing body until his suspension in October.

Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter attends a news conference in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday.

FIFA Bans Soccer Chief Sepp Blatter For 8 Years

9:33am December 21, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Blatter is seen as the architect of modern soccer. Now, the organization he helped build has banned him over allegations of wrongdoing.