May included Infantino describing hiss insulting salary offer

NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Saints and pass-rushing lineman Paul Kruger have agreed to contract terms, two days after the veteran was surprisingly released by the Cleveland Browns, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the agreement has not been announced.Kruger has started 46 games for Cleveland in the past three seasons, during which hes had 18 sacks, including a career-high 11 in 2014.Last season, however, he was credited with 27 tackles, his fewest since 2011, and 2+ sacks, his fewest since 2010. When he was released earlier this week, Kruger said the Browns made absolutely the wrong decision.His signing with New Orleans was first reported by NFL.com.The seven-year pro began his career in Baltimore and played for the 2012 Ravens squad that won a Super Bowl. Kruger was credited with nine sacks, an interception and forced fumble during that regular season, and added 4+ sacks and a forced fumble in the playoffs, including two sacks in the Super Bowl.Kruger also played in the Superdome during his college career, winning a Sugar Bowl when his 2008 Utah team defeated Alabama.Before adding Kruger, the Saints had several young players vying to fill a pass-rushing role on the opposite side of the line from Pro Bowl end Cameron Jordan.Hauoli Kikaha, a second-round draft choice in 2015, was a leading candidate until he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during an offseason practice.Kasim Edebali, who was second on the Saints with five sacks last season, was among the front-runners. 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LYON, France -- FIFA has appointed the state auditor of Slovenia to replace Domenico Scala, who resigned in protest as chairman of the panel overseeing its billion-dollar annual spending.FIFA says Tomaz Vesel passed an integrity check to be picked as Audit and Compliance Committee chairman by President Gianni Infantino and leaders of six continental governing bodies.Vesels tasks include leading a three-member panel to propose salaries and contracts for Infantino and FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura.A dispute over Infantinos $2 million pay package offer from the Scala-chaired panel was key to the breakdown of their working relations.Scala resigned in May after the annual FIFA Congress at what he saw as Infantinos influence over independent officials.FIFAs auditors, KPMG, also resigned last month after more than a decades work.Vesel takes up a key position with FIFA during a period of turmoil in world soccers ruling body.After Infantino was elected in February, Scala resigned following weeks of conflict behind the scenes and FIFA fired its long-time finance director, Markus Kattner, for alleged misconduct.In recent weeks, German-language newspapers have published a series of leaked transcripts and memos from FIFA that have targeted Infantinos integrity.A recording of a FIFA Council meeting in May included Infantino describing hiss insulting salary offer.dddddddddddd His predecessor Sepp Blatter got a basic $3 million salary in 2015, though earned much more in previous years due to contracted bonuses.Infantino said Wednesday that Vesel joining FIFA could help rebuild confidence.This is a vital role within the organization and Mr. Vesels audit expertise and international experience will help reassure stakeholders and restore trust in FIFA, Infantino said in a FIFA statement.The 49-year-old Vesel has worked for the past three years as president of Slovenias Court of Auditors, after being elected by lawmakers.The Court of Auditors is the highest body for supervising state accounts, the state budget and all public spending in Slovenia, FIFA said. In addition to his work in Slovenia, Mr. Vesel has worked with numerous European governments and the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) as an expert adviser.Vesel will help oversee FIFAs commercial contracts and allocation of hundreds of millions of dollars each year in project funding for 211 national member federations and the six continental confederations. FIFA also contributes several hundred million dollars annually toward the cost of organizing the World Cup. ' ' '