The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime SV-THEFIX

In Asia, Europe, and World Cups, journalist Hill risked death to interview murderous mobsters and manipulative middlemen who lavish gifts, women, and envelopes of cash shopping and coffee money on players, referees, and staff. As Oxford academic, he found fixed games statistics show more red cards (barely), early goals, and naps. He suggests more women and professional referees, better pensions and education benefits for players, an integrity unit in each soccer association made up of ex-policemen, and more.