The deception and dodgy deals of Russia's awarding of the 2018 World Cup

Guided by our guest Matthew Gibbs, we trawl through the traumas and trials of the backdrop of the 2018 World Cup, the first in Eastern Europe. There are tales of deception, deceit and double-dealing, dodgy deals and dirty deeds. How did the World Cup end up in Russia? What issues were ignored, and why? We also look at the activities within the tournament itself and consider if this was the most politically-charged World Cup of all time.