The Council of Europe, sees itself as “the preeminent institution defending democracy, the rule of law and human rights” in Europe. It also claims to lead the European fight against corruption. In 1999 it launched GRECO – the “Group of States Against Corruption.” Its mission includes “holding other international organizations to account.” Why did the Council of Europe – which chooses the judges of the European Court of Human Rights and sees itself as a guardian of the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and the European Convention of Human Rights – care about football? More information is available here.
Source: European Stability Initiative