World Cup scalping scandal continues in Brazil

By Graham Dunbar

Published July 9, 2014 12:33am ET

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World Cup scalping scandal continues in Brazil — National Force police officers stand guard outside the Copacabana Palace where Ray Whelan, of MATCH Services, is staying, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, July 8, 2014. The World Cup corporate hospitality executive was arrested at the Copacabana Palace, the hotel used by FIFA officials during the World Cup. Whelan, who is suspected of involvement with a ticket-scalping ring, was released from prison early Tuesday. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) | Leo Correa

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A World Cup ticket scalping case has revived a reputation FIFA tries hard to fight, and threatens to stain a tournament which has been better than critics expected.

Football’s international governing body and its president Sepp Blatter have tried to present a new face in recent years after so many allegations of vote-buying and top officials seeming entitled by seeking favors.

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