3. The FIFA Bribery Scandal
When U.S. authorities indicted senior FIFA officials in 2015, the world’s eyes turned to the dark underbelly of international soccer. Years of racketeering, bribery, and vote-buying were exposed, implicating some of the sport’s most powerful figures. The scandal rocked FIFA to its core, leading to arrests, resignations, and a sweeping overhaul of its leadership. The beautiful game’s reputation was left tarnished—proof that even sports aren’t immune to the corrupting influence of power.
