At the last minute, when it seemed that a break was inevitable, the Greek government made a new proposal which included substantial additional concessions to the demands of Europe’s bankers and capitalists. The Syriza government has been forced to abandon substantial points of its own election program, and even the famous “red lines” have been crossed.

The protracted negotiations between Greece and the troika which started after the election of Syriza on January 25 this year have seemingly reached a dead end. Withdrawal of deposits from the banks have accelerated, bringing the Day of Judgment closer. The troika is tightening the noose, and unless the victim manages to break free it will choke.

The recent FIFA corruption scandal has adorned the front pages over the past few weeks. Already, president Sepp Blatter has stood down, after 17 years in the position and just a few days after being re-elected. More heads may roll. But corruption at FIFA is hardly a new story. So why is this news emerging with such force now?