Eugene Robinson / TruthdigJun 5, 2015
We're used to seeing soccer players fling themselves to the ground, writhe in feigned agony and complain bitterly about the injustice of it all. Now the international overlords of the game are beginning to do the same. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigJun 5, 2015
Former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner: “Not even death will stop the avalanche that is coming,” he said. “The die is cast. There can be no turning back. Let the chips fall where they fall.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJun 1, 2015
Although HBO's "Last Week Tonight" host delivered a scathing critique of the soccer organization last year, he decided to give it another shot Sunday after last week's arrest of several FIFA officials. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 27, 2015
The case the US Department of Justice is bringing against nine FIFA officials and five sports business executives "spans at least two generations of soccer officials who, as alleged, have abused their positions of trust to acquire millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks," said U Attorney General Loretta Lynch
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