FIFPro have released a statement on Wednesday evening regarding the recent corruption probe into FIFA.

Nine officials were taken in by Swiss authorities and extradited to the USA after being charged with corruption relating to money laundering and wire fraud of up to $150million.

Vice-presidents Jeffrey Webb and Eugenio Figueredo have been arrested, along with Eduardo Li, Julio Rocha, Costas Takkas, Rafael Esquivel and Jose Maria Marin.

Two former FIFA officials - Jack Warner and Nicolas Leoz - have been indicted while five corporate executives have also been accused.

The FIFPro statement read: "FIFPro has severe concerns about allegations linking the administration of football to a culture of impropriety. While concurrent investigations are ongoing, the claims involved are deeply troubling and a responsible stakeholder cannot idly sit still and accept what has seemingly become standard operating procedure within the world's most popular sport.

"As the officially recognised representative for professional footballers worldwide, FIFPro condemns any form of corruption or collusion which threatens the integrity of the game and welfare of its players. Any investigation that helps to repair the image of football should be welcomed and extended to ensure all actors accused of misrepresenting football across the globe are held accountable.

"Current events have been important in helping underscore the prospect of genuine reform and principles of good governance. Never before have calls for wholesale reform been so loud. Football belongs to everyone and it is the responsibility of all stakeholders to address these challenges together. It is unacceptable that football continues to be plagued by continual scandal, which goes to the heart of a governance structure that has failed to uphold the values of fair play."