I guess Blatter means that some of the commentary is anti-Islamic.
Even if that was true, there is no excuse for awarding the WC to a country with no footballing tradition whatsoever and with daytime temperatures of 45C-50C.
If only Sweden's Lennart Johansson had got the job instead, one only needs to read up on Blatter's predecessor João Havelange (the man who made Sepp king) to see that FIFA has smelt nasty for quite some time.
Doesn't Havelange's daughter now have a role at FIFA?
Doesn't Havelange's daughter now have a role at FIFA?
I can only find references to his granddaughter Joana being on the World Cup organising committee, her dad took $41 of bribes along with her grandfather.
"The African confederation then passed a resolution that condemned the “repeated, deliberately hateful, defamatory and degrading attacks by some media, notably British, on the image of the integrity of the Confederation of African Football, its president, its members, its member associations and the entire African continent.”
Blatter is highly likely to win a fifth term, with only Uefa openly opposed to him continuing his tenure.
He promised both meetings that he would deliver “bonuses” based on the profits of the World Cup, boasting that Fifa was in good financial shape at a time when “states are in debt” and “clubs are in debt”."
Translates to 'we are in it up to our necks so lets call it a war'. It is Blatter just playing the "let's sweep it all under the carpet" race card.
"The African confederation then passed a resolution that condemned the “repeated, deliberately hateful, defamatory and degrading attacks by some media, notably British, on the image of the integrity of the Confederation of African Football, its president, its members, its member associations and the entire African continent.”
Blatter is highly likely to win a fifth term, with only Uefa openly opposed to him continuing his tenure.
He promised both meetings that he would deliver “bonuses” based on the profits of the World Cup, boasting that Fifa was in good financial shape at a time when “states are in debt” and “clubs are in debt”."
Translates to 'we are in it up to our necks so lets call it a war'. It is Blatter just playing the "let's sweep it all under the carpet" race card.
I'm going to have to go for a walk to calm down, the man just annoys me more than is healthy.
I could speculate that he is holding on to his position for as long as possible because, when he doesn't have the power and influence, then people will start blowing the whistle just like they did with his predecessor.
I can only find references to his granddaughter Joana being on the World Cup organising committee, her dad took $41 of bribes along with her grandfather.
He obviously had a very cheap price. Whoever paid him bribes must've got fantastic value for money.
"The African confederation then passed a resolution that condemned the “repeated, deliberately hateful, defamatory and degrading attacks by some media, notably British, on the image of the integrity of the Confederation of African Football, its president, its members, its member associations and the entire African continent.”
Blatter is highly likely to win a fifth term, with only Uefa openly opposed to him continuing his tenure.
He promised both meetings that he would deliver “bonuses” based on the profits of the World Cup, boasting that Fifa was in good financial shape at a time when “states are in debt” and “clubs are in debt”."
Translates to 'we are in it up to our necks so lets call it a war'. It is Blatter just playing the "let's sweep it all under the carpet" race card.
The only way out of this is for England, together with the rest of the footballing world, to leave FIFA and take the ball with us. Not going to happen, unfortunately though.
"The African confederation then passed a resolution that condemned the “repeated, deliberately hateful, defamatory and degrading attacks by some media, notably British, on the image of the integrity of the Confederation of African Football, its president, its members, its member associations and the entire African continent.”
Blatter is highly likely to win a fifth term, with only Uefa openly opposed to him continuing his tenure.
He promised both meetings that he would deliver “bonuses” based on the profits of the World Cup, boasting that Fifa was in good financial shape at a time when “states are in debt” and “clubs are in debt”."
Translates to 'we are in it up to our necks so lets call it a war'. It is Blatter just playing the "let's sweep it all under the carpet" race card.
FA Vice Chairman David Gill has said he shouldn't stand again
Nothing that man says has any true meaning whatsoever. He's the most corrupt of all of them. Nothing but a tyrant.
Indeed, kutox. This accusation by Blatter is just a smokescreen to attempt to deflect people (especially investigative journalists) from the real issue which is rife and endemic corruption within FIFA.
It's just like Juan Antonio Samaranch and the International Olympic Committee situation again. Blatter's been there so long and he needs to step down at the end of his term and not stand again and there needs then to be significant reform of FIFA including putting in place a complete set of new anti-corruption procedures and policies to weed out the rotten and corrrupt officials.
Franz Beckenbauer faces the prospect of being fined for failing to assist the investigation into alleged corruption at Fifa.
According to the German newspaper Die Welt, Fifa’s ethics commission is considering sanctioning the former World Cup winner for failing to answer questions about his role in the decision to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar.
Beckenbauer, who left Fifa as an executive in 2011 but is still associated with the organisation as a “special adviser”, has come under increasing scrutiny since the Sunday Times published emails which appear to show that secret payments helped Qatar to win its World Cup bid.
He is wanting to continue with his Presidency because he has so many skeletons in the cupboards and he is afraid it will all come out in the wash. . Ever since he has been there ,there has been problems. He is rotten to the core. I really hope things catch up with him so someone can wipe that smug smile off his face..
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa gains more power as head of the Asian federation and FIFA vice presidents roles are "merged" - all the better to see the opposition off with. Sheikh Salman is from Bahrain, who punished the national team staff and players after they stood up for greater democracy in that Gulf state in 2011
There have been several more officials coming out saying Blatter should now step aside.
Frankly whether Blatter goes or not, FIFA will still be a vile corrupt organisation who's sole purpose is to grease the palms of its members......
And no, I am not exaggerating when I use the word "vile" one bit. The entire edifice of FIFA should be torn down, followed by the IOC for their continuing corruption.
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Even if that was true, there is no excuse for awarding the WC to a country with no footballing tradition whatsoever and with daytime temperatures of 45C-50C.
That gives us a clue as to how it's going to go.
He's playing to the crowd.
It's the countries in Africa and other smaller footballing nations that will vote the moron back in!
Doesn't Havelange's daughter now have a role at FIFA?
I can only find references to his granddaughter Joana being on the World Cup organising committee, her dad took $41 of bribes along with her grandfather.
The only way things will change is if and when the big sponsorships dry up.
Coca Cola probably has more influence than anything we can do.
"The African confederation then passed a resolution that condemned the “repeated, deliberately hateful, defamatory and degrading attacks by some media, notably British, on the image of the integrity of the Confederation of African Football, its president, its members, its member associations and the entire African continent.”
Blatter is highly likely to win a fifth term, with only Uefa openly opposed to him continuing his tenure.
He promised both meetings that he would deliver “bonuses” based on the profits of the World Cup, boasting that Fifa was in good financial shape at a time when “states are in debt” and “clubs are in debt”."
Translates to 'we are in it up to our necks so lets call it a war'. It is Blatter just playing the "let's sweep it all under the carpet" race card.
I'm going to have to go for a walk to calm down, the man just annoys me more than is healthy.
I could speculate that he is holding on to his position for as long as possible because, when he doesn't have the power and influence, then people will start blowing the whistle just like they did with his predecessor.
The only way out of this is for England, together with the rest of the footballing world, to leave FIFA and take the ball with us. Not going to happen, unfortunately though.
* $41 million
FIFA might be able to get oil rich money, but it won't have any value when the major confederation isn't a part of it.
Inflation though. :-)
Indeed, kutox. This accusation by Blatter is just a smokescreen to attempt to deflect people (especially investigative journalists) from the real issue which is rife and endemic corruption within FIFA.
It's just like Juan Antonio Samaranch and the International Olympic Committee situation again. Blatter's been there so long and he needs to step down at the end of his term and not stand again and there needs then to be significant reform of FIFA including putting in place a complete set of new anti-corruption procedures and policies to weed out the rotten and corrrupt officials.
Franz Beckenbauer faces the prospect of being fined for failing to assist the investigation into alleged corruption at Fifa.
According to the German newspaper Die Welt, Fifa’s ethics commission is considering sanctioning the former World Cup winner for failing to answer questions about his role in the decision to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar.
Beckenbauer, who left Fifa as an executive in 2011 but is still associated with the organisation as a “special adviser”, has come under increasing scrutiny since the Sunday Times published emails which appear to show that secret payments helped Qatar to win its World Cup bid.
UEFA vs FIFA
The People of Brazil vs The World Cup.
Mind you just to show how its business as usual in many respects -
http://www.theguardian.com/football/feedarticle/11386304
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa gains more power as head of the Asian federation and FIFA vice presidents roles are "merged" - all the better to see the opposition off with. Sheikh Salman is from Bahrain, who punished the national team staff and players after they stood up for greater democracy in that Gulf state in 2011
Frankly whether Blatter goes or not, FIFA will still be a vile corrupt organisation who's sole purpose is to grease the palms of its members......
And no, I am not exaggerating when I use the word "vile" one bit. The entire edifice of FIFA should be torn down, followed by the IOC for their continuing corruption.