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February 23, 2016
Alex Shephard
Sepp Blatter has written a book about how he’s the real victim.
December 29, 2015
Elaine Teng
We may finally find out what FIFA officials actually talk about.
December 22, 2015
Elaine Teng
Sepp Blatter’s Very Bad Year
As his world began to crumble, the FIFA president rode a wave of delusion to an eventual eight-year ban from the sport.
December 21, 2015
Alex Shephard
FIFA has banned Sepp Blatter from soccer for eight years.
December 18, 2015
Elaine Teng
Europe’s top soccer clubs may soon be embroiled in the growing FIFA scandal.
December 17, 2015
Elaine Teng
It’s okay, Sepp Blatter. At least Vladimir Putin thinks you’re a good guy.
September 29, 2015
Kevin Nguyen
Rocket League Is Soccer’s Beautiful Video Game
June 3, 2015
Michael J. Agovino
After Blatter, FIFA May Get Worse Before It Gets Better
May 29, 2015
John Affleck
Prosecuting FIFA Underlings Is Worth It, Even If Sepp Blatter Gets Away
Corruption at the highest levels sets a tone for the entire sport.
July 9, 2014
Pedro Pizano
Actually, Qatar Has No Business Hosting the 2022 World Cup
A professor at Northwestern's campus in Al Rayyan argues that the tournament will bring reform. Now a Northwestern student fires back.
June 16, 2014
Jason Cowley
The Matches Have Been Excellent So Far. But Could FIFA's Corruption Make This the Last World Cup?
Imagining the all-too-possible.
June 13, 2014
Chris Oates
Should FIFA Be Run Like the Eurovision Contest?
A political analyst on how to reform the corrupt World Cup
June 10, 2014
Franklin Foer
Welcome to Goal Posts III
June 9, 2014
Shaj Mathew
The World Cup Is About to Begin, and FIFA's Reputation Has Never Been Worse
May 19, 2014
Danny Vinik
FIFA Needs to Take the 2022 World Cup Away from Qatar. Now.
October 3, 2013
Marc Tracy
How to Love Soccer: Hit the Bar at 7:45 A.M., Says U.S. Federation President
July 3, 2012
Christopher Beam
One Billion Fans, One Terrible Team: Why is China’s National Soccer Team So Bad?
June 27, 2012
Sam Bendinelli
Spain vs. Ronaldo
December 8, 2010
Melik Kaylan
Why Did FIFA Choose Russia?
December 3, 2010
Franklin Foer
The World Cup and Wikileaks: USA, 0-2

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