1. FIFA
Annabelle Wallace

2. Background
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Federation Internationale de Football
Association
Founded in Paris, France on May 21, 1904
209 associations
World Cup every four years
Develop body of laws and regulations
Many video games

3. Mission Statement
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“We see it as our mission to contribute
towards building a better future for the
world by using the power and popularity
of football. This mission gives meaning
and direction to each and every activity
that FIFA is involved in - football being an
integrated part of our society. ”

4. Crisis
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Qatar 2022
 Extremely high temperatures
 People criticized this decision made by
FIFA
 Something must be done in order to
accommodate angry fans and players

5. Organizational Response
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Can either change to winter months or
change locations
 Made a public statement saying they
weren't going to change the location
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Change the tournament to winter
 Attempt to cool down the stadiums
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Will release decision in 2015

6. Media Response
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Many articles were written over the crisis
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Reporting
 Criticizing
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Public opinions became known
 Reports of the company’s statements
were made
 Sports outlets and websites reported the
issue

7. Stakeholders Response
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Complaints over Twitter
Bidders investing in the tournament are at risk
for losing money
News outlets planning to attend are effected
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Traveling plans and schedules could have already
been arranged
People planning to travel have to deal with the
extreme temperatures as well
Could effect the tourism expected in Qatar

8. Recommendations
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Consider all factors when choosing a location
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Fans and players
FIFA was right to agree to change the months
not the actual location
Weigh all options and get better input when
deciding on the next location
Only change the months for this particular
tournament