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Added on the 28/05/2015 14:47:22 - Copyright : Reuters - Next Media
Swiss police detained some of the most powerful figures in world soccer on Wednesday in a early morning operation at a hotel in Zurich.
Fourteen officials connected to FIFA are facing charges over a multi-million dollar bribery scheme, after raids in Zurich, Switzerland and Miami led to their arrests on Wednesday.
BBC journalist Mark Lobel and his crew were invited to Qatar earlier this month to join a government tour of work sites and dormitories for migrant workers who are building facilities for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Thousands of fans march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup narrows -- with less than a month until kick-off. The Women's World Cup will be staged in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20 and will be the first to feature 32 teams. IMAGES
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says that World Cup fans can survive for three hours a day without beer after sales were banned around stadiums. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.