Swiss authorities say all seven in FIFA probe fighting US extradition


Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during the Business Russia forum in Moscow, Russia, May 26, 2015. REUTERS/Alexei Nikolsky/RIA Novosti/Kremlin

ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss authorities said that all seven individuals arrested on corruption charges in a probe linked to football's governing body, FIFA, will contest their extradition to the United States.

On Wednesday, one individual had indicated he would not fight extradition, paving the way for Swiss officials to hand him over to U.S. authorities immediately.

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