Summary: Now approaching 30 days before a special FIFA Congress that will elect the next president, Anto is joined by David Larkin of ChangeFIFA to examine many of the figures both left viable and now pushed to the side as disposable as the campaign winds into final view while asking important questions that have yet to be explored as well. We begin with the FIFA Reform effort that has been derailed in the months leading up to this election and then dissect the laundry list of football administrators and players who have paved the way for the favorite Sheikh Salman who appears to be facing more trouble over human rights concerns dating back to the Arab Spring in 2011. Also discussed is how fans are still left in the dark about the approval process for candidates, the source of their campaign financing and exactly which FAs have given their support to the respective candidates. We gauge the election field, evaluate a recently signed memorandum of understanding between CAF and the AFC along with present the case of why government interference and the use of soft power is encroaching on world sport. As it stands, it appears that the status quo and the existing FIFA culture has won over realistic reform, and this election seems to have major questions and could result in yet another more troubling replay of corruption and scandal in the coming years.
