That said, it's unknown if Gatto was more a "rogue agent" than a loyal Adidas employee. If his alleged misconduct reflected his own agenda, the apparel company would be better positioned to distance itself from corruption case (while still being responsible for failing to supervise Gatto). If Adidas' ties to corruption are more pervasive, however, then the apparel company—and schools connected to Adidas—could be in for some long days ahead.