Corruption within FIFA

FIFA has always been infamously in the spotlight. Most recently, World Cup scandals have come to the forefront. After a lengthy campaign by multiple countries to host the 2022 World Cup, quite controversially, FIFA elected Qatar as the host nation. As noted by the Washington Post, “Summer temperatures can climb to 120 degrees, which FIFA inspectors called a ‘potential health risk.’” Qatar has also never qualified for the World Cup, so they definitely haven’t earned it in that regard. Qatar essentially paid off FIFA representatives to receive the bid, and the poor ethics of this decision have not gone unnoticed. On top of that, nearly all the labor used for constructing the state of the art stadiums consist of foreign workers. They are over worked, under paid, and under appreciated. Shockingly, “Nearly 1,000 migrant workers constructing World Cup facilities” (Washington post) have died. People should never lose their lives in mass to accommodate for a game. It is barbaric and gladiator-like. It is also sad to see such a wonderful game being so poorly influenced by financial injustice. I think that those who disrespect the integrity of the game should receive lifetime bans. For the thought that match fixing, fraud and embezzlement are really happening ruins the viewing experience.

1 thought on “Corruption within FIFA

  1. ZiqiDiao

    I watched almost every match during 2014 FIFA and really enjoy it. I heard there are some protest marches in Brazil. Acturally, I think thier financial situation is not suitable to hold such large event. Also you point out that the workers are over worked, I think this is obviously a point they are being unethical. Hope 4 years later in Moacow the situation could be better.

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