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Despite Scandal, FIFA Re-Elects Sepp Blatter As President

11:14am May 30, 2015

by Eleanor Beardsley

FIFA, soccer's international governing body, has reelected its president for a fifth term of office, only days after seven FIFA officials were arrested on corruption charges.

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The Big Numbers Behind The Beautiful Game's Ugly Scandal

11:14am May 30, 2015

by Stacey Vanek Smith

More than 715 million people watched the final of the World Cup in South Africa. FIFA collected $1.6 billion from its sponsors between 2011-2014.

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As The Soccer World Staggers, What's Next For FIFA?

11:14am May 30, 2015

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Roger Bennett, host of Men in Blazers on NBC Sports Network, about what's ahead for FIFA and fans of soccer.

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Blackhawks Or Ducks: Whom Will The Lightning Face In NHL Finals?

11:14am May 30, 2015

NPR's Tom Goldman joins Scott Simon to talk about the Women's World Cup. He'll also talk hockey playoffs, previewing the Chicago Blackhawks - Anaheim Ducks matchup.

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Running 26.2 — At 92 Years Of Age

11:14am May 30, 2015

by Duncan McFadyen

On Sunday, thousands of runners will take to the streets in San Diego for the annual Rock'n'Roll marathon. A record might be set, too — not for the fastest finisher but for one of the oldest.

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Newly Re-Elected, FIFA's Sepp Blatter Denies Ties To Corruption

11:14am May 30, 2015

At a press conference Saturday, newly re-elected FIFA president Sepp Blatter was defiant, insisting he had nothing to fear from the ongoing investigation. NPR's Scott Simon talks with AP's Rob Harris.

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FIFA Scandal Has Echoes Of Salt Lake Olympics Corruption Crisis

8:04pm May 29, 2015

by Howard Berkes

Officials of both organizations were accused of taking bribes. Leaders of both said they couldn't watch subordinates' behavior. Persistent outsiders found evidence of misconduct.

Indictment Against FIFA Raises Questions About Nike's History In Brazil

6:20pm May 29, 2015

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

A U.S. indictment alleges an unnamed sportswear company paid bribes to secure a 1996 deal with Brazil. That's the year Nike signed a multi-million dollar sponsorship with Brazil's soccer federation.

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Sepp Blatter Reelected To 5th Term As FIFA President

6:20pm May 29, 2015

by Eleanor Beardsley

Sepp Blatter was reelected as president of FIFA, soccer's international governing body, on Friday. The vote comes as two separate international investigations probe allegations of corruption.

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Indictments Bring To Light FIFA's Veil Of Secrecy

2:51pm May 29, 2015

by Tom Goldman

The corruption arrests of officials on soccer's governing body hardly surprised those who pay attention the sport. Lack of accountability and payouts to soccer federations helped to create the empire.

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