FIFA is not even hiding its grift any longer

Qatar winning an open ballot was bad enough...Saudi Arabia being awarded hosting rights by acclimation is worse

FIFA has been down a slippery slope since the late 1990’s when it comes to its awarding of World Cup host nations and its own corporate partnerships.

The awarding of the 2006 FIFA World Cup to Germany was rife with allegations of corruption and foul play. But as it turns out that was the last non-objectionable showcase event on record.

For all the feel …