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Abby Wambach's Soccer Career In 8 Iconic Moments

1:39pm December 15, 2015

by Laura Wagner

When the world's top-scoring international soccer player takes to the field Wednesday, it will be for the last time. To mark her retirement, here are some highlights from her career.

Now-suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter (left) congratulates Juan Angel Napout after Napout was confirmed as president of CONMEBOL earlier this year.

2 More Top FIFA Officials Arrested, 16 Indicted In Corruption Probe

8:22pm December 03, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Swiss police, on behalf of U.S. authorities, arrested soccer federation Vice Presidents Alfredo Hawit and Juan Angel Napout in Zurich. Altogether, 27 officials are now named in the indictment.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter (right), seen here with UEFA President Michel Platini after he was re-elected in May, says Platini's European federation has sought to undermine him.

FIFA's Sepp Blatter Says U.S. Was Set To Host 2022 World Cup

12:10pm October 28, 2015

by Bill Chappell

In a wide-ranging interview with a Russian news agency, the suspended FIFA president says of Russian President Vladimir Putin that "Vladimir Vladimirovich is a good friend of Joseph Josephovich."

Mexico's Oribe Peralta (#19) celebrates after scoring against the United States during the CONCACAF playoff game, a 2017 Confederations Cup qualifier, at Rose Bowl on Saturday night, Oct. 10.

Mexico Nabs 3-2 Victory Over U.S.

12:42am October 24, 2015

In the CONCACAF rivalry game, the Mexico men's national team defeats the United States' in extra time, sending them to the 2017 Confederations Cup.

FIFA's ethics committee has suspended President Sepp Blatter for 90 days, along with UEFA President and FIFA Vice President Michel Platini, and FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke.

FIFA Suspends President Sepp Blatter And Other Top Officials

9:17am October 08, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The 90-day suspensions go into effect immediately and could be extended, FIFA says. Along with President Blatter, the group banned one of his rivals for six years.

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FIFA Chief Sepp Blatter Reportedly Facing 90-Day Suspension

3:57pm October 07, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Also on Wednesday, FIFA presidential candidate Chung Mong-joon, who is facing his own charges of wrongdoing, said he is planning to sue Blatter for at least $100 million for damages to FIFA.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter is being investigated by both U.S. and Swiss authorities for alleged corruption.

Coca-Cola, McDonald's Among Sponsors Calling For FIFA President's Resignation

5:42pm October 02, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Major sponsors want Sepp Blatter, who is being investigated for corruption, to step down immediately. He has said he'll leave the job in 2016.

Former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner has been banned for life from taking part in activities related to soccer.

FIFA Issues Lifetime Ban To Former Executive Jack Warner

4:19pm September 29, 2015

by Bill Chappell

A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Warner was among 14 FIFA executives who were indicted on a range of corruption charges in May.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter, seen here in August, says he is cooperating with Swiss authorities and has done nothing illegal, in response to new allegations of corruption.

Blatter Says He's Cooperating With Inquiry, Will Remain As FIFA's Leader

12:28pm September 28, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Addressing new allegations of corruption, FIFA President Sepp Blatter says through his attorney that he won't step down and has "done nothing illegal or improper."

FIFA President Sepp Blatter is facing criminal proceedings for alleged criminal mismanagement and misappropriation in Switzerland, his native country.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter Facing Criminal Proceedings In Switzerland

4:26pm September 25, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The latest development in the FIFA corruption probes finds the longtime president under suspicion of criminal mismanagement and misappropriation.