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Powerplay

The gripping story of Sepp Blatter's spectacular rise and fall from power - told by David Morrissey.

Radio 5 Live,11 episodes

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The House of Sepp Blatter
Introducing… Powerplay: The House of Sepp Blatter
David Morrissey delves into the story of Sepp Blatter’s FIFA.
14 Nov 2022,2 mins
The House of Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter: 1. Power and Money and Power
João Havelange transforms Fifa into a money machine, and Sepp Blatter plots a takeover.
15 Nov 2022,32 mins
The House of Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter: 2. The Trade Off
As FIFA President, Sepp Blatter builds links with executives with corrupt reputations.
19 Nov 2022,33 mins
The House of Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter: 3. The FIFA Lie
Sepp feels untouchable, but journalists ratchet up the pressure
19 Nov 2022,34 mins
The House of Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter: 4. The Underdog
The inside story of how Qatar won the right to host the 2022 World Cup.
19 Nov 2022,35 mins
The House of Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter: 5. The Brown Envelopes
New investigators are allowed into the house of FIFA.
19 Nov 2022,35 mins
The House of Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter: 6. The Americans
Two investigations threaten FIFA’s foundations.
19 Nov 2022,34 mins
The House of Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter: 7. The Raid
FBI and IRS agents co-ordinate a raid that shocks FIFA.
19 Nov 2022,32 mins
The House of Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter: 8. The Bad Idea
The true story of “United Passions”.
19 Nov 2022,36 mins
The House of Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter: 9. Hello Sepp, Goodbye Sepp
Sepp Blatter resigns dramatically, and sits down with us for a defiant interview.
19 Nov 2022,35 mins
The House of Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter: 10. Plus CAF Change
In the aftermath of Sepp Blatter’s downfall, what is his legacy at FIFA and in Qatar?
19 Nov 2022,35 mins