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NEW YORK — The world of soccer was shaken to its core this week after the US brought corruption charges against 14 FIFA officials, six of whom were detained by Swiss police at a hotel in Zurich.

FIFA, or the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, comprises six regional confederations. It is most famous for the the World Cup tournament, the most-viewed sporting event in the world.

The US charges against FIFA's officials focus mainly on the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association, or CONCACAF and date back to 1991. They allege that officials and marketing executives were involved in trading bribes and kickbacks worth more than $150 million.

The marketing companies allegedly paid FIFA officials bribes in exchange for exclusive rights and favors. Then they turned around and charged broadcasting companies for the rights to show soccer tournaments, such as Copa America, on their channels.

EX-FIFA executive, American Charles Blazer, who was charged on corruption in 2013, had reportedly been cooperating with the investigation.

FIFA has faced corruption allegations in the past, but never have so many high ranking officials have been charged at the same time. The organization responded, saying they will work with authorities to root out any misconduct.

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