How did this small, Middle Eastern autocracy, with no international soccer pedigree or modern stadium infrastructure, land the ultimate international... more

Today’s episode is all about hope. The stunning success of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team offered FIFA a roadmap... more

FIFA’s appalling behavior in Chile and Argentina is ancient history…right? You’d think world soccer’s governing body would have learned its... more

After spending millions of dollars they didn’t have to build World Cup infrastructure, and disappearing anyone opposed to their lavish... more

In 1978, FIFA faced a simple choice: Play the World Cup in a nation ruled by a brutal military dictatorship,... more

In this episode, you’ll hear how the Lords of Soccer abused their positions to prop up and promote a violent... more

The slow march toward corruption continues… When Brazilian businessman João Havelange took control of FIFA in 1974 it was still... more

An organization like FIFA does not become corrupt overnight. So how did it happen? Well, long before FIFA became stuff... more

The most powerful man in world sports. The king of international soccer. FIFA President Sepp Blatter commanded the attention of... more

In December 2010, FIFA President Sepp Blatter, surrounded by celebrities and politicians from around the globe, announced that Russia and... more