Secret recordings and undercover reporting behind major sports corruption exposés
An Al Jazeera feature looks at how some of the biggest sports corruption scandals of recent decades began with hidden sources: a secret recording, a tip from an insider or an undercover journalist. According to the piece, these tools brought to light dealings that had stayed out of public view, with the real contest taking place away from the pitch.
Why it matters
The topic highlights the role of investigative journalism and whistleblowers in holding sports institutions to account. It matters to the region's large sports audience, which follows tournaments run by these bodies.
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