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In Vast FIFA Scandal, Ex-President Of Honduras Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes

Former Honduran President Rafael Callejas leaves federal court in New York City on Monday after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges in a wide-ranging FIFA soccer scandal. Richard Drew/AP hide caption

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In Vast FIFA Scandal, Ex-President Of Honduras Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes

March 28, 2016 • In federal court in New York City, Rafael Callejas admitted to taking bribes over lucrative broadcast rights. He was head of the Honduran soccer federation from 2002 to 2015.

2 More Top FIFA Officials Arrested, 16 Indicted In Corruption Probe

Now-suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter (left) congratulates Juan Angel Napout after Napout was confirmed as president of CONMEBOL earlier this year. Jorge Saenz/AP hide caption

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2 More Top FIFA Officials Arrested, 16 Indicted In Corruption Probe

December 3, 2015 • Swiss police, on behalf of U.S. authorities, arrested soccer federation Vice Presidents Alfredo Hawit and Juan Angel Napout in Zurich. Altogether, 27 officials are now named in the indictment.