The 2015 FIFA Corruption Scandal Uncovered
Disbelief and shock overcame the world when FIFA announced that the desert state of Qatar would be hosting the 2022 World Cup. How did a country with little football tradition, is a hotbed for terrorist conflict and with one of the hottest climates in the world get the nod over stronger and more applicable countries? These questions would soon be answered with the unveiling of the FIFA corruption scandal, resulting in the arrest of several executives from around the world and the resignation of Sepp Blatter, then, FIFA President.
Author Christiano Romero, a former referee assistant, explores the multitude of moving parts, twisting turns and daring deeds behind the FIFA Scandal. From a tunnel of bribery to a web of lies - follow the trail of deceit and see just how the men in suits put their personal greed ahead of millions of football fans (and footballers) around the world.
How will this affect the 2018 World Cup? Will it affect the 2022 World Cup? How exactly did the world of Football come to this? What's next for Soccer in the U.S.? Pull back the club curtain and get the insight for a full understanding of the 2015 FIFA corruption and scandal.