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
