No individual has managed to penetrate the sanctified domain of FIFA and probed successfully into its often criticized yet unproven corruption of the world game.
Until Now Author Andrew Jennings argues how FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his associates have misappropriated their position at the head of the world game in their desire for power, control, and a lucrative pay-off. How did these bizarre characters manage to take such control?
Foul! is the explosive story. Jennings has undertaken unprecedented research in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, interviewing hundreds of officials and amassing an extraordinary library of damning documents. He tells how Blatter and his cronies built an invincible electoral machine to keep him in power forever.
He revisits the 1970s and the privatization of international sport and its revenues by a close-knit group of officials and marketing agents working for their own self-interest. And he brings the story up to date with new disclosures about how Germany won the contest to stage the 2006 World Cup and the inside story on the dirty battle to host 2010.
Book Reviews of Foul!: The Secret World Of FIFA: Bribes, Vote Rigging And Ticket Scandals
"I agree with Natasha, its an excellent book and shows what a corrupt organisation FIFA has become. After reading this book it did open my eyes to whats happening to professional sport (read it in 2006)......and my love of football, sadly will never be the same again."
"Execellent book. Jennings describes very complex corruption in an understandable, comprehnsive manner. Makes you want to lock Sepp Blatter away in solitary confinement for the rest of his life. I don't recommend reading this if you are a huge soccer fan as it will certainly damage your love of the game. FIFA tried to ban this book for good reason and I hope it will be translated into German very soon so the Swiss can read it."
"I was happy I ended up reading this. Andrew Jennings has clearly done his research into investigating the manipulation and corruptions that exists within FIFA. It is worth a read if you are interested in this sort of issue. However I found at times the facts presented were slightly repetitive and one-sided. Perhaps a more unbiased perspective would have enhanced the value of the book."
"I couldnt put this book down... Jennings has researched it superbly, and leaves me with no doubt that FIFA is a seriously sick organisation."
