Ira explores the news this week alleging bribery and corruption among officials for international soccer's governing board, FIFA. There have been 14 people arrested, and law enforcement officials have made clear that their investigation is not finished. One official who has not been indicted, FIFA president Sepp Blatter, has kept a remarkable game face in press conferences throughout the week. (3 1/2 minutes)
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