FIFA was founded in 1904 and holds the World Cup tournament every 4 years. The last cup was won by Spain in 2010 and the next will be held in Brazil in 2014. In 2010, Qatar was controversially awarded the 2022 cup despite its very hot weather and small soccer reputation, and there have been allegations of vote fixing and exploitation of migrant workers constructing World Cup infrastructure. FIFA has faced major criticism and calls for action or a revote in response to the Qatar crisis.

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FIFA World Cup 2012
Mary Morton

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Introduction
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Founded in May 21, 1904
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France Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and
Switzerland were the founding members
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First World Cup in 1930 in Uruguay
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Takes place every 4 years
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Last cup winner was Spain in 2010
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Upcoming cup to take place in Brazil summer of 2014

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Crisis
 December
2, 2010 Qatar won the bid to
host World Cup in 2022
 Not seen as a major place in the soccer
world
 Many complain the weather will be too
hot
 Allegations that the vote was fixed
 Exploitation of Nepalese migrant
workers
 Major loss of reputation

4. + Response
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Task force created to make a
decision on when cup will be
held
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FIFA president states that they
will not change the location
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Appalled at exploitation of
workers
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Working with proper authorities
to conduct an investigation
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National leagues and players call
for action
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Request a revote
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Major criticism of FIFA in the
media

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 Communicate
better
with stakeholders
 Rework voting
 Take action to help
with the labor
conditions
Recommendations