The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime

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Soccer's dark underworld of corruption exposed.

If you've ever been captivated by the high stakes and passionate fans of professional soccer, "The Fix" might just alter your perception of the beautiful game. Declan Hill takes you on a tour behind the scenes, revealing a network of organized crime and match-fixing that could shake any sports fan's faith. It's a page-turner that marries the love of sport with a dose of hard-hitting investigative journalism.

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The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime

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ISBN: 9780771041396
Authors: Declan Hill
Publisher: Random House
Date of Publication: 2010-04-13
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Sports, History
Goodreads rating: 3.81
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Description

A journalist investigates corruption, bribery, and match‑fixing in football across Asia, Europe, and World Cups. He interviews mobsters and middlemen who influence players, referees, and officials, exposing gifts, cash payments, and other incentives. The book discusses how fixed games may affect match statistics and outlines reforms such as more women and professional referees, better pensions and education for players, and the creation of integrity units within each football association staffed by former police officers. It challenges readers to confront the hidden corruption in the sport.
 

Soccer's dark underworld of corruption exposed.

If you've ever been captivated by the high stakes and passionate fans of professional soccer, "The Fix" might just alter your perception of the beautiful game. Declan Hill takes you on a tour behind the scenes, revealing a network of organized crime and match-fixing that could shake any sports fan's faith. It's a page-turner that marries the love of sport with a dose of hard-hitting investigative journalism.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.