Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. It boasts some 250 million players in 200 nations. It's the sport of... more
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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
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