FIFA Conflict of Interest Exposed

FIFA's dual role as both organizer of the World Cup and regulator of the entire sport has created significant conflicts of interest, particularly evident during recent World Cup tournaments. The organization has been criticized for bending the rulebook regarding suspensions and half-time duration in an apparent attempt to maximize profits and attention. esporist.com

Experts recommend separating FIFA's commercial, regulatory, and development functions to address these conflicts. "They have shown that they will bend the rules to make them more money," stated one insider familiar with FIFA's operations. "This is a big conflict of interest."