Title: Reforming FIFA /
Authors: Pieth, Mark
Date: 2014
Publisher: Dike Verlag Ag,
Physical description: vii, 178 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language: English
LC classification: G
Abstract: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) - known in English as the International Federation of Association Football - is the international governing body of soccer. With its headquarters located in Zurich, FIFA's membership includes 209 national associations. FIFA is responsible for the organization of international tournaments, including the World Cup. FIFA, like other sports governing bodies, has been accused of corruption and a lack of transparency. It has, however, recently decided to initiate reforms. A group of experienced independent governance experts and stakeholders has been asked to oversee the reform process. This group - the Independent Governance Committee (IGC) - has managed above all to introduce independent supervisors, investigators, and judges. Yet, the reform process is not complete. In this book, the insiders to reform give a fascinating account of the workings of FIFA, the unknown giant of the football world.--
Contents: Reforming FIFA / Mark Pieth -- Lord Peter Goldsmith -- The need for reform / Michael Hershman -- The responsibility of the host country / Mark Pieth -- How to investigate misbehavior in international sports organizations / Lord Peter Goldsmith -- The reform's impact on stakeholder involvement from the players' perspective / Leonardo Grosso -- From patronage to managerial accountability / Guillermo Jorge -- Beyond changing the code : reforming culture / The role of the Audit & Compliance Committee / Damian Heller.
Subject headings (LCSH): Fédération internationale de football association; Fédération internationale de football association--History.; Soccer--Corrupt practices--Prevention.; Soccer--Law and legislation.; Soccer--Management--Corrupt practices--Prevention.