The Not-So-Objective Role of FIFA in FootballFootball has always been known as the most played, loved and influential sport in the world . The history of football, which was first played by the ancient Greeks and Romans, is a long history that has played a role in shaping the culture of almost every country as we know it Today. Football is considered by many to be a game that has the rare power to bring nations together. Football is a language that all nations can speak, despite the many cultural differences between nations; Football is an integral part of almost all cultures in European, South American and Asian countries. Whether it's a country like England, where organized and governed football matches began in the 1300s, or countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East (FIFA). Today in these countries you will still see a batted ball bounce back and forth in the extremely poor small towns and villages of these countries. Today's young people in these countries see football as a game that can free them from poverty, a game that can make their name known around the world. It is these desires, the prospect of playing football and representing your country on the biggest stage in the world, that allows these balls to circulate in places where real footballs are a commodity. Football is present all over the world and today has some influence on the people and culture of almost every nation in the world. Organizing professional football in today's world has been the goal of FIFA since 1904. -a government organization, which stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association, established in France, with the original seven nations joining the organization in 1904. FIFA today...... middle of paper ......al-challenges/economic-impact-of-the-world-cup---gc.aspx>.Plaja, Umberto and Steffi Decker . “2018 and 2022 World Cups.” Football politics / The politics of football. Football Politics, 2009. Web. April 26, 2014. .Roscoe, Andrew. “Doha rejects claims it could derail 2022 World Cup plans.” Middle East Economic Digest. EBSCO, May 27, 2011. Web. April 26, 2014. “UEFA EURO Tournament Requirements.” FIFA.com. Np, and Web. April 26, 2014. .White, Jim. “FIFA’s corruption will infect the entire game.” The telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, March 19, 2014. Web. April 26. 2014. .