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Palestinian Jibril Rajoub (left) and Israeli Ofer Eini shook hands Friday after FIFA's member groups adopted a plan to work out problems between their soccer associations.

At FIFA Meeting, Israeli And Palestinian Delegates Shake Hands

11:54am May 29, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The "handshake for peace" was perhaps the only thing that could compete with accusations of corruption and bribery that have dominated the international gathering of soccer's governing body.

Under Cloud Of Scandal, Sepp Blatter Seeks 5th Term As FIFA President

8:39am May 29, 2015

by Eleanor Beardsley

The head of soccer's global governing body was not among those indicted on criminal charges. Still, many believe Sepp Blatter shares the blame for a "culture of corruption," and he should step down.

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FIFA Delegate: Indictment 'Brought A Cloud' On Upcoming Presidential Vote

9:01pm May 28, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Randolph Harris, president of the Barbados Football Association, about the latest on the FIFA indictments and the soccer organization's upcoming presidential vote.

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What Are $26 Million In American Express Rewards Points Worth?

9:01pm May 28, 2015

While he was a FIFA executive, Chuck Blazer charged $26 million in business expenses to a personal American Express card. Brian Kelly of thepointsguy.com explains the value of those rewards points.

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FIFA President Sepp Blatter addresses the audience at the opening ceremony of the 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich on Thursday. The leader of soccer's governing body has rejected calls to resign.

FIFA President Blatter: Bribery Scandal Puts 'Long Shadow' Over Soccer

4:18pm May 28, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter faces a re-election vote Friday, in the face of new corruption and bribery charges against senior members of FIFA.

UEFA President Michel Platini says his organization is backing FIFA President Sepp Blatter's opponent in Friday's presidential election. When asked if UEFA might consider leaving FIFA, Platini said, "Of course."

FIFA Update: Europe's UEFA Backs Blatter's Opponent; Raids In Brazil

1:27pm May 28, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Accusations of rampant corruption at FIFA came just days before Sepp Blatter is set to stand for re-election Friday. Europe's UEFA says it will back Blatter's lone opponent.

After Arrests, Calls For Soccer's Governing Body To Be Overhauled

9:41am May 28, 2015

by Ari Shapiro

Some of the biggest leaders in world soccer have been charged with corruption stretching back decades. Reaction from around the world is pouring in as the story continues to unfold.

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Sponsors Monitor Corruption Charges Against Soccer Officials

8:00am May 28, 2015

by Jason Margolis

The arrest of 7 FIFA officials in Zurich is raising questions for corporations that underwrite soccer's main event, the World Cup. Coca-Cola, Adidas and others are withholding public comment for now.

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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives on James Harden of the Houston Rockets in the second half of the Warrior's series-clinching win Wednesday night in Oakland, Calif.

Golden State Beats Houston, Will Face Cleveland For NBA Title

2:36am May 28, 2015

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

The Warriors return to the Finals for the first time in 40 years with a convincing 104-90 victory over the Rockets.

The FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. On Wednesday, Swiss police raided a Zurich hotel to detain top FIFA officials as part of a U.S. investigation into corruption.

U.S. Indicts 14 In FIFA Corruption Inquiry

2:08am May 28, 2015

Seven officials were arrested in Switzerland. "This really is the World Cup of fraud," says Richard Weber, chief of the IRS' Criminal Investigation unit, "and today we are issuing FIFA a red card."