FIFA Corruption Thread

[ChesterDave]

Meh, some governments have done a lot worse, not that it makes these look any better. I would care if it was about the moral aspect, but it isn't, it's about hosting the biggest competition on the planet, just like you said.

I know it's not the thread to have the argument but it's pretty cynical to only care about the most serious thing and be so disinterested in anything that falls short of that level.

[Catrin]

Something still smells off. Did he wait till now so the other candidates wouldn't get in? Probably someone just as bad waiting to take over.

Yup, Platini.

It was through the support of Blatter that Platini got to head UEFA and I've wondered who exactly was using who. Platini said recently that he wouldn't stand for FIFA president whilst Blatter was still around, now he surely will. I wouldn't be surprised if this has all been arranged between them.

Platini's support for the Qatar bid clearly shows he is no cleaner than Blatter.

[cream]

Like people in Russia and Qatar being beaten, jailed, and even killed for being homosexual for instance. Or 5,000 migrant laborers dying to construct sports stadia

Thank God no ****er gets rich taking bungs so they could host the biggest football competition on the planet.

Oh.

Meh, some governments have done a lot worse, not that it makes these look any better. I would care if it was about the moral aspect, but it isn't, it's about hosting the biggest competition on the planet, just like you said.

[Exiled_red]

Just seen this

It seems odd given he's just been re-elected, there must be something about to come out.

[Lecter]

Fifa sponsor Coke has welcomed Sepp Blatter's decision to resign, describing it as "a positive step" for football.
Mr Blatter has said he will resign as president of football's governing body Fifa amid a corruption scandal.
Coke said it believed the move would help "Fifa to transform itself rapidly" into a "21st Century institution".
The drinks giant added that it expected Fifa would continue to "act with urgency" to address the issues raised.
Last week, Fifa was hit by the arrests on charges of racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering as part of a US prosecution that also indicted 14 people.
Mr Blatter was subsequently re-elected, but on Tuesday resigned, saying that his mandate "did not appear to be supported by everybody".
Coke's statement said: "We respect Mr. Blatter's decision. The announcement today is a positive step for the good of sport, football and its fans.
"Our expectation remains that Fifa will continue to act with urgency to take concrete actions to fully address all of the issues that have been raised and win back the trust of all who love the sport of football.
"We believe this decision will help Fifa transform itself rapidly into a much-needed 21st Century structure and institution," it concluded

[Fivex]

That John Oliver thing is class.

[RedAndWhite]

He's going to jail.

Something is coming and he knows it - this way he can try spin it that he stood down for the good of FIFA etc

[Norbs]

I read that as 'i wonder if he thinks they'll electrocute him'

[ChesterDave]

Couldn't give a ****. There's a lot worse that happens in this world.

Like people in Russia and Qatar being beaten, jailed, and even killed for being homosexual for instance. Or 5,000 migrant laborers dying to construct sports stadia

Thank God no ****er gets rich taking bungs so they could host the biggest football competition on the planet.

Oh.

[Leyton388]

He's going to jail.

[Roboklopp]

Wonder if he thinks this'll exonerate him.

[G]

Something still smells off. Did he wait till now so the other candidates wouldn't get in? Probably someone just as bad waiting to take over.

He'll have a few months before a new election to do some "housekeeping" in the documents room. Shredder working overtime.

[Resu]

I don't think much will happened to what's been already decided. If one of Blatters men wins nothing will change. If someone else wins my guess is that whatever has appended will stay. To not create to much internal noise. People might get politely asked to step down, and get sume benefits for it.

[danperkins]

Can't believe that ****ing toad is actually gone. What a relief for football. Wonder what will happen that with Qatar?

[dom9]

I'm actually watching the 6 o'clock news. I've not watched it since I was student probably.