FIFA officials, who run the international soccer association, have been accused of corruption.

In a presentation to FIFA Congress, president Sepp Blatter, who is seeking a fifth term of office, referred to "unprecedented and difficult times." Although he admitted, "The events of yesterday have cast a long shadow over football," he tried to separate himself, football, and FIFA, from the "actions of a few": "We cannot let the reputation of football, and of FIFA, be dragged through the mud." 

Seven FIFA senior managers were arrested. The US Justice Department has accused 18 people total of accepting more than $150 million in bribes, which were handled as cash through three British international banks. 

Blatter said he could "not monitor everyone all the time." But not everyone is convinced Blatter didn't know about the corruption. UK Prime Minister David Cameron has called for his resignation, "the sooner, the better." 

FIFA's governance page provides additional statements about the situation. 

Discussion Starters: 

• Review information on FIFA's governance page. How well do you think the organization is handling the news? 
• Do you buy Blatter's argument that he's not involved in the scandal? What convinces you either way? 
• Should Blatter resign?