what others have to say 

What others have to say about 'Whatever It Takes - the Inside Story of the FIFA Way'
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“It's a nervy, gripping read, which is the most vivid account of these times and description of the FIFA circus I've ever come across (and guess am ever likely to come across). It is also very, very funny at times.”

Philippe Auclair, France Football
"Essential reading for every single football fan out there, and required reading for everyone in football administration on any level."

Håvard Melnæs, Josimar
"Those who have tracked Mersiades' path from World Cup bid insider to passionate anti-corruption campaigner will anticipate a compelling and intricately detailed account of Australia's deeply flawed attempt to host the 2022 World Cup and FIFA's dark machinations.

Mersiades has not disappointed. Her personal story of expert engagement with the bid team, gradual disillusionment and, upon her sacking, relentless attempts to expose corruption across FIFA is an entertaining, enlightening and also somewhat depressing tale.
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In Mersiades' case, it also exposes the lengths both FIFA and the FFA took to discredit and ostracise those who dared expose their murkiest dealings, and the hefty price a whistleblower can pay."

​Richard Hinds, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
“How many of us would have the courage to stand up to those in charge of such a powerful organization as FIFA? Precious few I suspect.

Bonita Mersiades is an incredibly brave woman who put principles over personal safety and helped restore a degree of integrity to an organization riddled with corruption.”

Professor Eric Olson, Director, UCCS Sport Management program
"The best book on the FIFA scoundrels - written by an insider. I'm proud to have been associated with it."

​Andrew Jennings, Investigative Journalist
"I retract my judgement of the book being a “good read”. It’s actually a very, very good read - great even. Thanks, Bonita.

​Mat Jessep, Sports and Entertainment Lawyer
"I reckon it deserves to be read by everyone interested in issues of governance, probity and accountability in world sport. Or even if you just want an entertaining read about some of the characters in world football. It is a cracking read. I couldn't put it down."

Jaimie Fuller, co-founder #NewFIFANow
"This book is a belter. If there really is anyone left who thinks FIFA stories are dry and boring, read this."

​Mani Djazmi, BBC
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