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FIFA dismayed as Interpol suspends 20 million euro "Integrity" pact

(Writes through with FIFA reaction, detail)

By Gregory Blachier

PARIS, June 12 (Reuters) - World soccer's governing body, FIFA, expressed dismay on Friday after Interpol suspended a 20 million euro ($22 million) arrangement on fighting corruption, adding to what a former insider in both organisations called FIFA's "escalating isolation".

The international police body said it would stop using funds it gets from FIFA for the "Integrity in Sport" programme in light of the investigations into corruption surrounding FIFA.

"All external partners, whether public or private, must share the fundamental values and principles of the organization, as well as those of the wider law enforcement community," said Juergen Stock, Interpol's secretary general.