FIFA corruption case study

Executive Summary: Fifa Corruption Case Study Student’s Name Institution Course # and Name Instructor’s Name Submission Date Background of the Company Good governance is quintessential in sporting organizations since they oversee the administration and ensure successful operations. FIFA —the Fédération Internationale de Football Association— is an international body that governs sports across numerous countries worldwide. Over 200 national football organizations account for their registered and active members (Sugden & Tomlinson, 2020). The sporting organization has its headquarters in Zurich and was founded in Paris (1904). FIFA is key in setting the rules governing football matches worldwide (FIFA, 2016). International transfers are moderated through FIFA, and they are mandated to approve or decline the transfers. Coaching and refereeing standards are established through FIFA, thus creating uniformity worldwide. Therefore, FIFA is key in promoting global development through football by setting standards that govern countries worldwide. Corruption Findings The FIFA corruption scandal in 2015 became the most controversial case in the sporting industry. It highlighted the need for accountability and transparency among FIFA's executive leadership. In 2015, the US Department of Justice investigated claims of the corrupt misconduct of FIFA executives. The charges involved kickbacks, bribes, and the illegal bidding process of countries such as Qatar and Russia to hold the World Cup. The claims were that the corruption was systemic and rampant in the federation; thus, immediate action needed to be taken. Sepp Blatter, FIFA president, was accused of misconduct, such as making $2 million illegal payments to Michel Platini (BBC News, 2015). Blatter had hoped that Platini would replace him after h...