2.
FIFA: FédérationInternationale de Football
Association
Founded in 1904
Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland
Responsibilities: organizing the World Cup,
and organizing many other world
tournaments
Three Pillars of its mission: Develop the
game, touch the world, and build a better
future.
3.
FIFA President wants to reschedule the 2022
Qatar World Cup to the winter to avoid the
nation’s extreme heat.
A FIFA executive committee member said
awarding Qatar the 2022 World Cup was a
“blatant mistake.”
Many concerns with Qatar as the winner:
concerns about weather, alcohol restrictions,
and allegations that Qatar “bought” the right
to host the World Cup.
4.
Blatter responded to the rescheduling by
saying, You can cool down the stadiums, but
you can’t cool down the country.
Qatar said there will be a plan worked out
with stakeholders about the alcohol
restrictions.
Qatar denied allegations that it had “bought”
the right to host the World Cup.
5.
Bad publicity
Bad allegations against FIFA
Media being biased in some stories, but just
presenting the facts on others.
Stakeholder concerns increase even after the
President’s press conferences about the 2022
Qatar World Cup
6.
Increase communication between the press,
stakeholders, organizations, and FIFA
Being less vague in responses to the press,
which caused confusion and more anger.
Not just defending FIFA, but instead
explaining the situation.
Regulate voting and reports more ethically in
the future.
