With over member states of the United Nations, the World Cup (soccer) is one of the most diverse companies in the world. Zinedane Zidane head-butting Marco Materazzi near the conclusion of the last match of the 2006 championship between France and Italy have caused a wide range of issues and problems for FIFA and others. Many of the ethical, business, legal (especially disciplinary regulations) and the political implications of the World Cup to find their genesis in the Zidane headbutt. This event has been awarded the Indiana University CIBER award for "Best International Case" at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business in 2008. "Hide
by Cheryl Kirschner Source: Babson College 5 pages. Publication Date: March 1, 2008. Prod. #: BAB132-PDF-ENG
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