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The Dirty Game: Uncovering the Scandal at FIFA

Name: The Dirty Game: Uncovering the Scandal at FIFA
Author: Andrew Jennings

Andrew Jennings

2015

Andrew Jennings · 2015 · UK

An investigative account of decades of corruption inside FIFA's leadership.

The journalistic groundwork that helped expose the FIFA scandal culminating in the 2015 US indictments.

The Historian

Jennings' exposé picks up where earlier whistle-blowers like Jean-Marie Weber and Mark Palmer left off, shedding light on the Machiavellian tactics of FIFA's inner circle. His book preserves the meticulous research that primed public opinion for the eventual downfall of Sepp Blatter and other high-ranking officials.

The Psychologist

This documentary showcases the darker side of human desire for power and control, as FIFA leaders exploit their positions to accumulate wealth and influence. Jennings' investigative work taps into our deep-seated need for fair play and justice, highlighting the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition.

The Sceptic

While Jennings' exposé may have contributed to a significant moment in anti-corruption efforts, its impact is often overstated. Limitations in accessing confidential sources and potential biases from a single author may compromise the narrative's objectivity. Blind spots in global sports governance remain unexplored, leaving readers with an incomplete picture of corruption's complexities.

These are interpretations written in three voices, not quotations from any individual.

Language: English
Length: 336 pp
Subject: FIFA corruption
Region: Europe
Tone: Investigative
Difficulty: Familiar

Arrow Books; paperback

In print

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