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<div id='article-page'><div id='article-content' data-media-url='//news-app-staging.s3.amazonaws.com' data-base-url='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/fifa_audio.m4a' data-capture-url='//staging.analytics.lingraphica.com/events/capture_news' data-article-title='US, Swiss Officials Take Action Against FIFA in Corruption Cases' data-article-id='392'><script src='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com/javascripts/getscripts.js'></script><link rel='stylesheet' href='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com/stylesheets/article.css' type='text/css' /><div class='article'><p><span data-start-time='0' data-end-time='11771'>United States officials have brought charges against current and former leaders of FIFA, the group that governs the sport of football around the world. </span> <span data-start-time='11771' data-end-time='18479'>A U.S. federal indictment accuses them of corruption and other wrongdoing. </span> <span data-start-time='18479' data-end-time='30479'>On Wednesday, the Swiss government announced its own investigation connected to the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup championships. </span> <span data-start-time='30479' data-end-time='35521'>Swiss police arrested several FIFA officials in Zurich.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='35521' data-end-time='41563'>The U.S. indictment includes 47 charges against 14 people. </span> <span data-start-time='41563' data-end-time='53729'>Federal lawyers say sports media officials paid or agreed to pay more than $150 million in exchange for marketing rights to football events. </span> <span data-start-time='53729' data-end-time='58250'>The sport is known as soccer in the United States.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='58250' data-end-time='69479'>The Justice Department said the FIFA officials were carrying out a 24-year plan to “enrich themselves through the corruption of international soccer.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='69479' data-end-time='75042'>Swiss officials said seven FIFA officials were arrested Wednesday. </span> <span data-start-time='75042' data-end-time='79167'>They were sent to the United States for a court hearing.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='79167' data-end-time='87896'>The U.S. Justice Department said officials executed a search order at FIFA’s offices in Miami, Florida. </span> <span data-start-time='87896' data-end-time='94750'>It also said four individuals have already admitted guilt in the corruption investigation.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='94750' data-end-time='103771'>U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said corruption in FIFA is "rampant, systemic and deep-rooted." </span> <span data-start-time='103771' data-end-time='107875'>She said there are many victims in the case.</span> <span data-start-time='0' data-end-time='0'></span> <span data-start-time='107875' data-end-time='119396'>James Comey, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, said the system of paying for favored treatment "became a way of doing business at FIFA."</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='119396' data-end-time='131875'>Switzerland said it opened criminal action against a group of individuals in connection with the awarding of the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. </span> <span data-start-time='131875' data-end-time='137625'>The individuals are suspected of mismanagement and financial crimes. </span> <span data-start-time='137625' data-end-time='146188'>A Swiss statement said officials had seized data and documents from FIFA headquarters in Zurich.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='146188' data-end-time='151458'>FIFA's ethics committee investigated similar reports last year. </span> <span data-start-time='151458' data-end-time='161979'>In November, the committee announced that there were only "limited" violations and not enough evidence of illegal payments in awarding the tournaments.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='161979' data-end-time='168313'>FIFA said it is fully cooperating with both U.S. and Swiss investigators. </span> <span data-start-time='168313' data-end-time='177417'>International football’s governing group said it is in the highest interest of the organization that all questions are answered.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='177417' data-end-time='187021'>Director of Communication and Public Affairs Walter De Gregorio told reporters that the cases mark a difficult moment for FIFA. </span> <span data-start-time='187021' data-end-time='191896'>But he said there will be no changes to the upcoming tournaments. </span> <span data-start-time='191896' data-end-time='199104'>The World Cup in 2018 and 2022 will be played in Russia and Qatar, he said. </span> <span data-start-time='199104' data-end-time='206146'>The official also said FIFA welcomed the investigative process, “in terms of cleaning up.” </span> <span data-start-time='206146' data-end-time='209313'>“It is the only way to go,” he added.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='209313' data-end-time='217438'>Mr. De Gregorio also said that FIFA President Sepp Blatter is not involved in either investigation. </span> <span data-start-time='217438' data-end-time='224167'>The current and former officials arrested Wednesday were in Zurich for FIFA meetings. </span> <span data-start-time='224167' data-end-time='231542'>The meetings are to include a vote that could give Mr. Blatter a fifth term as the group’s president. </span> <span data-start-time='231542' data-end-time='241146'>His opponent, Jordan's Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, released a statement saying it was "a sad day for football."</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='241146' data-end-time='255021'>Those named in the U.S. indictment include five officials, along with current FIFA Vice Presidents Jeffrey Webb and Eugenio Figueredo and former vice president Jack Warner. </span> <span data-start-time='255021' data-end-time='262979'>Daryll and Daryan Warner, sons of Jack Warner, are among those who have already entered guilty pleas.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='262979' data-end-time='274271'>The indictment describes reported plots involving payments related to the Brazilian national soccer federation's sponsorship by a U.S. clothing manufacturer. </span> <span data-start-time='274271' data-end-time='283854'>The choice of the 2010 World Cup host and the 2011 FIFA presidential election are also under investigation.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='283854' data-end-time='287042'>I’m Jonathan Evans.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' disabled='disabled'></button><button class='finished-reading' 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data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/a_rule.m4a'><span>a rule</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/difficult_to_control.m4a'><span>difficult to control</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/an_official_written_statement_charging_a_person_with_a_crime.m4a'><span>an official written statement charging a person with a crime</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=2323 data-hint-location='18479' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/in_addition_to_the_us_what_other_government_is_launching_an_investigation_on_fifa.m4a'>In addition to the U.S., what other government is launching an investigation on FIFA?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='Swiss'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/russian.m4a'><span>Russian</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/swiss.m4a'><span>Swiss</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/german.m4a'><span>German</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/mexican.m4a'><span>Mexican</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=2324 data-hint-location='11771' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/what_are_the_leaders_of_fifa_accused_of.m4a'>What are the leaders of FIFA accused of?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='corruption'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/arson.m4a'><span>arson</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/conspiracy.m4a'><span>conspiracy</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/corruption.m4a'><span>corruption</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/murder.m4a'><span>murder</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=2325 data-hint-location='0' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/what_is_the_name_of_the_group_that_governs_the_sport_of_football.m4a'>What is the name of the group that governs the sport of football?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='FIFA'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/pga.m4a'><span>PGA</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/mlb.m4a'><span>MLB</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/nhl.m4a'><span>NHL</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/fifa.m4a'><span>FIFA</span></div></div></div><div class='sentence_completion_question question-container' data-question-id=2326 data-hint-location='191896' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/the_world_cup_in_2018_and_2022_will_be_played_in__blank__and_qatar.m4a'>The World Cup in 2018 and 2022 will be played in <span class='blank'>Russia</span> and Qatar.</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='Russia'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/beijing.m4a'><span>Beijing</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/canada.m4a'><span>Canada</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/russia.m4a'><span>Russia</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/brazil.m4a'><span>Brazil</span></div></div></div><div class='sentence_completion_question question-container' data-question-id=2327 data-hint-location='146188' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/fifas__blank__committee_investigated_the_organization_last_year.m4a'>FIFA's <span class='blank'>ethics</span> committee investigated the organization last year.</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='ethics'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/security.m4a'><span>security</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/international.m4a'><span>international</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/financial.m4a'><span>financial</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/ethics.m4a'><span>ethics</span></div></div></div><div class='sentence_completion_question question-container' data-question-id=2328 data-hint-location='53729' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/football_is_known_as__blank__in_the_united_states.m4a'>Football is known as <span class='blank'>soccer</span> in the United States.</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='soccer'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/soccer.m4a'><span>soccer</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/baseball.m4a'><span>baseball</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/hockey.m4a'><span>hockey</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/164/handball.m4a'><span>handball</span></div></div></div><div class='question-buttons'><button class='skip-button'></button><button class='hint-button'></button><button class='speak-button'></button></div></div></div>
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