Russia’s anti-corruption watchdog chief says he does not believe the 2018 World Cup bidding process was corrupt and the FIFA arrests are a politically motivated attempt to strip Russia of the World Cup.
27May/15
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27May/15
FIFA says Blatter not involved in investigation, calls arrests “difficult moment”
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is not involved in bribery allegations, says organisation’s spokesman, adding “FIFA welcomes this investigation.”
27May/15
Arrested FIFA officials face extradition to U.S. – NY Times
Authorities in Zurich, Switzerland launch an operation to arrest several high-ranking FIFA officials on corruption charges and extradite them to the United States, the New York Times reports.
26May/15
Openly gay football player Michael Sam is introduced by the Montreal Alouettes
Michael Sam has no regrets about coming out and is looking forward to getting back on the playing field
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26May/15
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein unwilling to talk following FIFA meeting
Sepp Blatter’s only challenger Prince Ali bin Al Hussein declines to comment on his chances three days before FIFA presidential election
25May/15
Chelsea parade in London
LONDON, UK (MAY 25, 2015) (REUTERS) – Premier League champions and League Cup winners Chelsea paraded their trophies through London on Monday (May 25), applauded by hundreds of jubilant fans.
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25May/15
Victory or bust for Jordan’s charming Prince Ali
Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein is the only candidate left standing to challenge Sepp Blatter in Friday’s FIFA Presidential election.
25May/15
Blatter favourite to be re-elected as FIFA President
FIFA President Sepp Blatter is the overwhelming favourite to be re-elected for a fifth term in Friday’s presidential vote.
24May/15
Drogba leaves Chelsea for a second time
COBHAM, ENGLAND, UK (SEPTEMBER 16, 2014) (REUTERS) – Didier Drogba is leaving Chelsea for the second time and plays his last game for the Premier League champions against Sunderland on Sunday (May 24).
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24May/15
Di Grassi disqualified from ePrix win
Brazil’s Lucas di Grassi is disqualified from winning the Berlin ePrix after illegal modifications were found to have been made to his car, giving victory to Jerome D’Ambrosio of Belgium.