1. FIFA
BY: RACHEL ACUNA

2. History
Founded: May 21 1904
Established to be the single governing body for soccer
Nickname: “United Nations of Soccer”
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
First tournament: 1908 Olympics in London
Currently: 208 affiliates

3. Services
• Men’s and Women’s Tournaments
• World Cups
• Olympics
• Youth Olympics
• Confederations Cup

4. Crises
FIFA faced two different crises
• Payment for votes
• Bidding corruption

5. Bidding Corruption
• Reynald Temarii, president of the Oceania
Football Confederation and Amos Adamu
suspended after allegations that they
received bribes for votes.
• Further investigation showed that several
members were receiving bribes for votes.

6. Payment For Votes
• Sepp Blatter is criticized by many because of the way he is
running FIFA.
• Blatter announces his plan to give one billion dollars to
organizations to stimulate their programs.
• Mohammed Bin Hammam decides to run against Blatter.
• Hammam and Warner are accused of offering bribes to
Caribbean Football League.
• Hammam and Warner are suspended.

7. FIFA Response
• FIFA responded quickly.
• Press releases
• News conferences
• Strived to be transparent and be a source for media rather
than a road block.
• Did not turn to social media
• Updated their website with information frequently.

8. Media Response
• Very critical
• Because FIFA has such a huge influence over the
game, the crises was a major topic all over the world.
• The media have played a key role in aiding to the
investigation of the crises.
• They have also been very receptive to the news
releases and press conference posed by FIFA.

9. Recommendations
 Continue to strive for transparency.
 Continue to reevaluate ethical guidelines and
membership obligations.
 Continue investigations.
 Continue to keep open communication