Embattled Brazilian football boss Del Nero takes job back

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The head of Brazil's football confederation has returned to his job after a three-month leave, despite facing charges in the wide-ranging FIFA scandal.

The CBF confirmed on Tuesday that Marco Polo del Nero was back on the job Friday, without any public announcement.

Del Nero was one of dozens of soccer officials and associates indicted as part of the FIFA probe being led by American and Swiss authorities. He is accused of racketeering and money laundering.

His replacement, 79-year-old Antonio Carlos Nunes, has returned to his duties as vice president.

Del Nero apparently stepped aside to let the pressure subside in the FIFA case.

He was also forced late last year to give up his post on the FIFA executive committee as a representative of the South American federation CONMEBOL.