(CNN Philippines) — There have long been allegations of corruption at FIFA but someone finally took action.
Related: 9 FIFA officials, 5 others indicted on corruption charges
On Wednesday (May 28), 14 people were indicted on federal corruption charges, being accused of racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy “as part of a scheme that spanned more than two decades,” according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Switzerland also opened a separate criminal investigation, focusing on 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids.
Read: FIFA corruption probe targets ‘World Cup of fraud,’ IRS chief says
Since the news broke out several people, including sports personalities, have reacted and expressed their disbelief on the controversial FIFA issue on social media.
Here are some of the Facebook and Twitter posts that has made rounds on the Internet:
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There can't be a more corrupt, deplorable organisation on earth than FIFA. The house of cards is falling. Time for change!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 27, 2015
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Dear America,
Send Sepp Blatter to prison and we'll
officially stop making fun of you for calling it soccer.
Yours sincerely,
The
World
— Sunday League FC (@SundayLeagueFC) May
27, 2015
A reminder of some of the evidence that led to arrest of FIFA officials:
a voting form for whether to choose Qatar pic.twitter.com/L9hGuxgkwQ
—
David Schneider (@davidschneider) May
27, 2015
