At FIFA, things are only getting worse
The FIFA corruption scandal continues to rock the world of international soccer with new allegations of wrongdoings by former president Sepp Blatter (above) and his cronies. FCPA blogger Tom Fox explores the conflicts of interest that arise when those in charge set, negotiate, and approve their own salaries.
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