The Hunt for the Match Fixers: Bringing Down Soccer
Soccer is the world's most popular sport, with billions of fans around the globe. But what if the games you're watching are fixed? What if the outcome has been predetermined by corrupt officials, criminal syndicates, and betting cartels?
In The Hunt for the Match Fixers, investigative journalist Declan Hill takes us inside the dark underbelly of soccer, revealing the shocking extent of the match-fixing scandal that has rocked the sport. Hill traveled the world, interviewing players, coaches, referees, and investigators to uncover the truth about how games are being fixed and who is behind it.
4.4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1032 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 293 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.1 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 9.61 x 6.69 x 0.55 inches |
Hill's journey takes him from the backstreets of Singapore to the boardrooms of FIFA, the sport's governing body. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters that includes:\
- Wilson Raj Perumal, a Singaporean match-fixer who has fixed hundreds of games around the world
- Dan Tan, a Malaysian gambling kingpin who is alleged to have been involved in fixing matches in the English Premier League
- Sepp Blatter, the former president of FIFA, who has been accused of turning a blind eye to corruption in the sport
The Hunt for the Match Fixers is a gripping exposé that shines a light on one of the most serious scandals in the history of sports. Hill's meticulous research and vivid storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone who loves soccer or is interested in the fight against corruption.
Praise for The Hunt for the Match Fixers
"A devastating indictment of the corruption that is rife in soccer. Hill's book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of the sport." —David Conn, investigative journalist for The Guardian
"A gripping and shocking exposé of the match-fixing scandal that has plagued soccer for decades. Hill has done a tremendous service to the sport by exposing the truth about this insidious problem." —Ken Bensinger, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist for the Los Angeles Times
"The most important book on soccer corruption ever written. Hill's meticulous research and powerful storytelling make this book a game-changer." —John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
About the Author
Declan Hill is an investigative journalist who has written extensively about soccer corruption. He is the author of several books, including The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime and The Insider: Football's Dirty Secrets.
4.4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1032 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 293 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.1 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 9.61 x 6.69 x 0.55 inches |
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4.4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1032 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 293 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.1 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 9.61 x 6.69 x 0.55 inches |