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IWelcome to the HISTORY AMERICAN podcast. We explore the stories that transformed the opinions of our citizens and shaped our collective memory. Here, we don’t just narrate the past: we analyze and focus on the events that live on in the mind of America. A journey to the heart of the facts that defined us.

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  • 025 PT.2 FIFA secret mafia of world soccer

    025 PT.2 FIFA secret mafia of world soccer
    Jul 15 2026
    FIFA’s transformation into a multi-billion dollar entity under leaders like João Havelange and Sepp Blatter paved the way for decades of systemic corruption. The organization eventually faced an intensive FBI investigation that treated FIFA as a mafia-style crime syndicate, applying the RICO Act to root out illegal activities. This effort was bolstered by informant Chuck Blazer, a top American official who had avoided paying income taxes for 17 years while pocketing millions in kickbacks and commissions. The selection of Qatar for the 2022 World Cup stands as the most controversial moment in the organization’s history. Despite being labeled a high-risk destination by FIFA's own evaluation team due to extreme summer heat and insufficient infrastructure, Qatar secured the bid. Reports indicate that Qatari billionaire Mohammed bin Hammam orchestrated approximately $5 million in bribes to international delegates to ensure their support. Furthermore, officials were accused of engaging in a prohibited "vote swap" agreement with the Spain-Portugal bid committee. These findings culminated in the 2015 Zurich raid and the indictment of dozens of officials. In 2026, new allegations of political favoritism emerged when UEFA condemned FIFA for granting a suspicious amnesty to American forward Folarin Balogun. Following a red card in a previous match, Balogun was allowed to play against Belgium. UEFA suggested that FIFA’s decision was influenced by the power of Donald Trump, arguing that bypassing automatic suspensions undermines the integrity and transparency of global soccer.

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    IWelcome to the HISTORY AMERICAN podcast. We explore the stories that transformed the opinions of our citizens and shaped our collective memory. Here, we don’t just narrate the past: we analyze and focus on the events that live on in the mind of America. A journey to the heart of the facts that defined us.

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  • 024 PT.1 FIFA secret mafia of world soccer

    024 PT.1 FIFA secret mafia of world soccer
    Jul 13 2026
    FIFA, soccer's global governing body, has been mired in allegations of systemic corruption for decades, reaching a breaking point with a dramatic 2015 FBI raid in Zurich. These investigations, led by agents Michael Guya and Jared Randall, treated FIFA like an organized crime syndicate, utilizing the RICO Act to target high-ranking officials. The most controversial moment in FIFA's history occurred in 2010 when the organization awarded the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Qatar’s bid was deemed "high risk" by FIFA’s own evaluation team due to sweltering summer temperatures and a total lack of infrastructure. Critics and analysts argued the Gulf State "bought" the tournament through a massive lobbying effort involving untraceable private funds. Evidence later emerged that Qatari official Mohammed bin Hammam orchestrated roughly $5 million in bribes to international delegates. There were also reports of a clandestine "vote swap" agreement with the Spain-Portugal bid committee to secure Qatar’s victory. The FBI’s breakthrough came from Chuck Blazer, the only American on FIFA’s executive committee. Blazer, nicknamed "Mr. 10%" for his lucrative commissions, had not filed income taxes for 17 years. Facing significant jail time, he became an informant, secretly recording his colleagues with a wire. His cooperation led to the indictment of 42 defendants on charges including racketeering and money laundering. Long-time president Sepp Blatter, who oversaw this era of rampant corruption, was eventually suspended and resigned in 2015. Controversy continues to haunt the organization into the present. In 2026, UEFA issued a harsh statement condemning FIFA for granting a suspicious amnesty to American player Folarin Balogun after a red card. UEFA suggested that FIFA succumbed to political pressure from Donald Trump to lift the suspension, further damaging the competition’s credibility. These ongoing issues suggest that despite internal reforms, the influence of money and politics remains deeply embedded in global soccer’s leadership.

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    IWelcome to the HISTORY AMERICAN podcast. We explore the stories that transformed the opinions of our citizens and shaped our collective memory. Here, we don’t just narrate the past: we analyze and focus on the events that live on in the mind of America. A journey to the heart of the facts that defined us.

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    28 mins
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