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News in English (USA) / 11.12.2025 / 06:00

US Justice Department Moves to Drop Charges in High-Profile Soccer Corruption Case

The U.S. Justice Department has announced its decision to drop charges in several high-profile soccer corruption cases, including the bribery case against former Fox executive Hernan Lopez. Prosecutors are seeking to abandon multiple allegations related to soccer broadcasting and FIFA bribery scandals. The move has sparked significant public uproar, especially coming shortly after political controversies surrounding the organization. This decision includes efforts to dismiss the case involving Full Play, a media executive entangled in the FIFA bribery scandal, raising questions about the future of previous FIFA bribery convictions.
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