The football world is ruled from behind the scenes by a close-knit group of people united by common interests. Her connections extend to governments and intelligence agencies, getting lost somewhere in the depths of the international mafia. The name of this group is the “International Football Federation”, or more simply – FIFA. German journalist Thomas Kistner scrupulously explored the secret world of football corruption. His investigation spans a quarter of a century of fraud, conspiracy, mutual responsibility, paranoia and blackmail. Exposes the dirty dealings of FIFA leaders - Zep Blatter, Michel Platini, Chuck Blazer and other lesser figures. How did FIFA become a “state within a state”? Why does the federation obey no one’s laws except the will of Blatter, who was recently one of the hundred most influential people in the world? How do FIFA functionaries cover up their unsavory activities? Who is behind this conglomerate of big-time sports dealers? You will receive answers to these and other questions in the sensational book by Thomas Kistner.