Two more FIFA officials arrested in Zurich

Two more FIFA officials have been arrested in Zurich suspected of taking millions of dirhams in bribes. The individuals have not been named but they are both being held pending extradition to the United States. The unnamed suspects were taken into custody on arrest requests submitted by the US Justice Department. In a statement the world football governing body says it will continue to cooperate fully with the US investigation as permitted by Swiss law.

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