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The FIFA scandal explained in under 2 minutes

FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
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FIFA officials, as well as several marketing and broadcasting executives, are facing charges of corruption. Get updates on the story at Vox's FIFA scandal StoryStream.

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