FIFA

FIFA, or “Fédération Internationale de Football Association” if you want to be fancy, is the governing body of football, or soccer if you’re from across the pond. Founded in 1904, FIFA is responsible for organizing international competitions such as the World Cup and making sure that football is played in a fair and just manner. Just kidding!

FIFA is known for its love of bribery, corruption, and controversy. It’s like a soap opera, but with more yellow cards. FIFA officials have been accused of taking bribes, rigging elections, and even facilitating the slave trade. Looks like the “F” in FIFA stands for “fraudulent.”

But don’t worry, FIFA is taking steps to clean up its act. In 2015, seven high-ranking FIFA officials were arrested in Switzerland as part of a US-led investigation into corruption within the organization. It was like a scene out of a blockbuster spy movie, except instead of Tom Cruise, we had Sepp Blatter.

Sepp Blatter, the former FIFA president, was known for his charming personality and his love of… well, we’re not quite sure what he loved, but it wasn’t football. In 2015, he was banned from football for eight years for ethics violations. That’s a long time, even for a sport where a game can last over 90 minutes.

But enough about the bad stuff, let’s talk about the World Cup! The World Cup is the biggest and most-watched sporting event in the world. It’s like the Olympics, but with more tears.

Every four years, countries from around the world come together to compete for the trophy and the bragging rights. The World Cup is a time for patriotism, camaraderie, and extremely awkward goal celebrations. Who can forget the infamous “beaver” dance by Cameroon’s Roger Milla in the 1990 World Cup?

In conclusion, FIFA may be corrupt and shady, but it still manages to bring us the World Cup, a magical event that unites people from all over the world. Plus, it’s always fun to see which country will come up with the most ridiculous football kit. Looking at you, Nigeria.