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Thursday Kickoff: UEFA, FIFA, Benzema and more

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The Panama Papers scandal continues to headline soccer news around the world ahead of the weekend, while a couple of star players are dealing with injuries.

Following the Swiss police’s raid of the UEFA headquarters on Wednesday, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he welcomes the investigation. (REPORT)

Juan Pedro Damiani has resigned as a member of FIFA’s ethics committee’s judging panel after documents obtained in the Panama Papers reveal links between he and former FIFA vice president Eugenio Figueredo. (REPORT)

Karim Benzema twisted his knee during Real Madrid’s 2-0 loss to Wolfsburg on Wednesday, and he will reportedly undergo tests to gauge the severity of the injury on Thursday. (REPORT)

Arjen Robben, who has been suffering from a groin injury this season, has no timetable for his return to playing for Bayern Munich. (REPORT)

Mexican club Pumas UNAM topped Olimpia, 4-1, while Rosario Central-Palmeiras and Santa Fe-Corinthians finished as ties in Copa Libertadores action. (REPORT)

WEDNESDAY REWIND

Allie Long scored two goals to help led the U.S. Women’s National Team to a dominant 7-0 win vs. Colombia. (REPORT)

Orlando City left back Brek Shea has been suspended one game by MLS for a “serious foul play” against Dairon Asprilla. (REPORT)

Following their season-opening win, the New York Cosmos top this week’s edition of the SBI NASL Power Rankings. (REPORT)

Centerback Matt Besler will miss another game for Sporting Kansas City as he is still recovering from a concussion. (REPORT)

U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann said it’s going to be an “open fight” for U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team members to earn a spot on this summer’s Copa America Centenario roster. (REPORT)

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