Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff gives a speech during a plenary session of the Mexico Senate in Mexico City, May 27, 2015. REUTERS/Henry Romero
NEW YORK (Reuters) - FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola Co said on Wednesday that the indictment of senior officials at the football governing body had hurt the mission of the World Cup and called on it to address the issues surrounding the controversy.
U.S. authorities said nine football officials and five sports media and promotions executives faced corruption charges involving more than $150 million in bribes. Swiss police arrested seven FIFA officials who are now awaiting extradition to the United States.
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