Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

well its nice to see that all swept under the carpet now we can get back to the real business of bribery corruption and money laundering

what am i bid for the big match

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

He is 79, president of FIFA, plenty of free dosh (corrupt/ back handers, who cares) and on top of that, a trophy cougar!

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2015/05/2.jpg

?

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

Blatter blames Europe.:(

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-32941740

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

Methinks the sponsors are saying just enough to give the impression they're serious without being so. I think they're calculating that Blatter will ride out the storm and unless there's a financial reason for acting they'll do nothing.

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

Zero surprise here. He's playing to his supporters. Starting as he means to go on, cementing his power base.

What, did anyone seriously think he was going to do anything positive? :angel:

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/30/sp...&nlid=64458123

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-32941740

Blatter said:

Oh really? :rofl:

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

I was thinking I would do my bit and boycott FIFA sponsors products but:

I don't eat McDonalds
I don't drink Coca Cola or any of their brands
I don't wear Adidas
I wouldn't drink Budweiser if you paid me to
etc.

Ah well I suppose it's the thought that counts!!! :rolleyes:

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

Blatter has resigned.

Good riddance but let's hope they appoint someone credible.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32982449

Can't help thinking there's something more to this decision than just media pressure.

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

Yes its certainly true but one must hope they will appoint someone who can bring change and everybody together again for the betterment of the game.

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

There's no way he'd do this off his own bat. Something very nasty is headed his way. He has jumped before he was pushed.

The next few days and weeks will be very interesting.

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

you'd make a terrible defense lawyer ;)

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

Yes that's how l see it as well as there have been a lot of rumours about something bigger revelation wise being broke in the coming days regarding someone very high up in FIFA.

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

something that has been posted on a few dutch news forums I frequent...

also might appeal to the ManU fans.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2015/06/14.gif

Re: Blatter presides over new FIFA crisis
 

Has he gone yet or can he delay calling an extraordinary elective Congress?

You can read the full transcript of Blatter's speach here ( post timed at 18:18) ... http://www.theguardian.com/football/...on-claims-live