The news that the Swiss Attorney General has opened criminal proceedings against FIFA president Sepp Blatter is the latest scandal to rock football's governing body, which has been in crisis since leading officials were arrested in May.
Here is a look at the key events which have taken place since then.
May 27: In Zurich,Swiss authorities arrest several top FIFA officials, including current vice-presidents Jeffrey Webb and Eugenio Figueredo.
Charges allege widespread corruption throughout football's governing body over the past 20 years, involving bids for World Cups as well as marketing and broadcast deals.