ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss authorities said that six of seven individuals arrested on corruption charges in a probe linked to football's governing body, FIFA, will contest their extradition to the United States, but that one person agreed to be extradited.
In a brief statement which didn't disclose names, Switzerland's Federal Office of Justice said U.S. officials now have up to 40 days to submit formal and detailed extradition requests to Swiss authorities.
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