What is FIFA?

FIFA.com

The economic principle I’m exploring is: Institutions are the “rules of the game” that influence choices.

 My research question to help me study the economic principle is What makes international soccer teams successful? How does FIFA ensure that teams are treated equally?

 The articled published on the website FIFA.com and mlssoccer.com titled “History of FIFA - FIFA Takes Shape” and “What is FIFA, who is Sepp Blatter, and what's all the fuss about?” demonstrates this economic principle by showing that FIFA is used throughout the word, the organization is governed by those of diverse nations and the holding of the first international competition.

 First, the article found on mlssoccer.com addresses the central idea of FIFA and its importance to the soccer world. FIFA which directly corresponds to The Fédération Internationale de Football Association is known to be responsible for the organization and promotion major tournaments. Some of these most famous tournaments include the World Cup and Women’s World Cup. The World Cup which is held every 4 years, most recently in the summer of 2018, brings the world together to rejoice through the sport of soccer to show the unity between our nations. Since the 1930s this tradition has been put in place and will continue for ages.

 Second, FIFA.com talks about the start of the organization. This governing body was established in 1904 and the group decided that the Frenchman, Robert Guérin, was elected president and then later became one of the first founders of the organization. Other founders were gathered from varying countries throughout Europe. Some of these countries include: Denmark and Belgium.

 Third, FIFA continues to describe their role in the game. FIFA helped to regulate the rules and make sure that they are fair and equal to both teams. This rules were established before 1908 because that was when soccer was first introduced to the Olympics. This was the first “test run” of the game. This proves that from 1908-1930, the game needed much improvement. From the first Olympics to the first World Cup, much was needed to be done in order to satisfy the millions of people that watch every 4 years.

 In my next blog post I will research the question: How does FIFA get involved today?