FIFA Ruling Body Says It Will Investigate President Blatter
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Soccer ruling body FIFA opened a probe into its president Sepp Blatter following a request by Mohamed bin Hammam, who is seeking to unseat him in an election.
Bin Hammam and fellow FIFA board member Jack Warner are facing a May 29 ethics panel hearing into a meeting where bin Hammam is accused of handing out about $2 million in cash to Caribbean soccer officials for “development” of the sport. Last night, Bin Hammam said Blatter knew of any payments, and suggested the president be added to the investigation.