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Soccer star Pele sells ‘Victory’ boots for more than $9,000

Jun 7, 2016
The retired athlete has already raised thousands of dollars with the sale of his personal memorabilia.
Former soccer player Pele speaks with children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2014. The athlete's auction of memorabilia begins today and a portion of the proceeds will go to a children's hospital in Brazil.
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How FIFA can keep making billions off soccer

Feb 26, 2016
The organization in charge of running the World Cup has made some big changes in an effort to getting back into its member nations' good graces.
Philipp Lahm of Germany lifts the World Cup trophy with teammates after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time as FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and German Chancellor Angela Merkel look on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 
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Is it game over for FIFA sponsors?

Dec 21, 2015
FIFA continues to face sponsor problems.

Sponsors give FIFA a red card

Oct 8, 2015
FIFA head Seth Blatter is suspended, as advertisers threaten to bolt the sport.

Why women are finally in the FIFA videogame

Jun 4, 2015
A PR success for FIFA in the virtual arena.

Freshly re-elected Sepp Blatter leaves FIFA

Jun 2, 2015
Sepp Blatter is taking a permanent timeout from FIFA.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter holds a press conference at the headquarters of the world's football governing body in Zurich on Tuesday. Blatter resigned as president of FIFA as a mounting corruption scandal engulfed world football's governing body. 
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Will sponsors bail on the World Cup?

May 29, 2015
Advertisers consider their investments and responses amid FIFA corruption charges.

For public good, not for profit.

Justice department moves on FIFA corruption

So far 14 have been indicted, but not longtime FIFA President Sepp Blatter.

FIFA officials charged with corruption

May 27, 2015
Several officials were arrested early Wednesday morning in Switzerland.

FIFA: Unsanctioned underwear is "incidental exposure"

Jun 26, 2014
We look at the serious business of sponsorship and product (mis)placement.