FIFA scandal becomes exhibit at Mob Museum in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — The same museum that chronicles Sin City's mob beginnings led by underworld criminals like Bugsy Siegel is hoping to score with an exhibit exploring FIFA's wide-ranging corruption scandal.

The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas says the new permanent exhibit will debut Tuesday morning (Wednesday in Manila).

A video on FIFA corruption is reflected in a display at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas. The display, titled "The 'Beautiful Game' Turns Ugly", opens at the museum Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). | AP Photo/John Locher

US prosecutors indicted top-ranking FIFA officials in May and sought their extradition on charges of bribery, fraud and racketeering.

Prosecutors allege the defendants plotted to pay bribes of more than $150 million tied to the award of broadcasting and hosting rights for major tournaments.

Items on FIFA corruption are on display at the Mob Museum. | AP Photo/John Locher

The exhibit is being called "The 'Beautiful Game' Turns Ugly." The museum says it uses photos and news reports to delve into the "kickbacks, secrecy and match-fixing" surrounding the international soccer organization.

The museum's executive director says the exhibit will resonate particularly with international visitors.