Reports coming in that Platini has turned on him and will no longer support the corrupt c***. Not that Platini is any better.
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Blatter - Dead Man Walking
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smudge
Up the Albion!
Ideally, both will just disappear. We live in hope.
Hillian1
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Reports from where?
amexee
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In other words, Platini thought that Blatter was making way for him, and now he finds out that he is not retiring, has got a good old gaelic strop on. So hope that Blatter goes and Platini gets nought!
- Jul 7, 2003
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In most other industries, yes, you'd think someone in Blatter's position would be a dead man walking, wouldn't you?
However, that arrogant buffoon and the power brokers at the higher echelons of FIFA are so bent, that he will no doubt attempt to brazen this out in the knowledge that he still has almost 100% support in the African & Asian confederations. He's turning into a Mugabe sort of figure, continuously standing for re-election despite his age, and winning every time.
However, that arrogant buffoon and the power brokers at the higher echelons of FIFA are so bent, that he will no doubt attempt to brazen this out in the knowledge that he still has almost 100% support in the African & Asian confederations. He's turning into a Mugabe sort of figure, continuously standing for re-election despite his age, and winning every time.
Pavilionaire
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I find it interesting that Blatter doesn't appear to have taken soundings from Platini before declaring his intention to run for a 5th term as FIFA President. That is, unless he did and Platini has shafted him.
Who the hell would want the job anyway with an enquiry into corruption virtually guaranteed, key sponsorship Partners expressing disquiet and two logistical nightmare World Cups to sort out? And that's assuming there's no long-term fallout from this World Cup which, judging by the state of the facilities, is not certain.
Who the hell would want the job anyway with an enquiry into corruption virtually guaranteed, key sponsorship Partners expressing disquiet and two logistical nightmare World Cups to sort out? And that's assuming there's no long-term fallout from this World Cup which, judging by the state of the facilities, is not certain.
smudge
Up the Albion!
I actually feel that this time, after this World Cup, that FIFA are coming to the end of their days as we know it. Ask anyone what FIFA stands for, you know the answer. Big business (yes ironic I know) knows the answer too.
Time at long last for change, coming soon.
I know I keep saying it, but when the Qatar vote is proven bent, then not long till the Russian vote gets more scrutiny. I really hope it happens.
Time at long last for change, coming soon.
I know I keep saying it, but when the Qatar vote is proven bent, then not long till the Russian vote gets more scrutiny. I really hope it happens.
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But he doesn't care, does he? Look how many high ranking officials have been caught out taking or offering bribes and such in the past, including some of his closest cronies, and yet every time, Blatter manages to dodge the bullet. Presumably by handing out more cash. He seems to be bomb-proof.
Bwian
Kiss my (_!_)
- Jul 14, 2003
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Platini would be worse than Blatter. Both of them are corrupt and neither are what world football needs right now. Those 2 allowed Russia and Qatar to buy their World Cup Finals, they knew exactly what was going on and neither of them put a stop to the back handers and bungs.
Between them they have destroyed my enthusiasm for this and future tournaments.
Between them they have destroyed my enthusiasm for this and future tournaments.
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The BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27810126
There was no link when I started the thread.
Pavilionaire
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FIFA are accountable to no one but themselves, and whilst Blatter is in charge corrupt delegates will regard themselves as relatively safe.
I fully expect a number of the rats to flee the sinking ship by "retiring gracefully", i.e. heading for the hills.
I fully expect a number of the rats to flee the sinking ship by "retiring gracefully", i.e. heading for the hills.
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I'm not sure Platini is the magic solution to all FIFA's problems either. New broom needed. Trouble is, the entire organisation is tainted, where are they going to find some incorruptible candidates?
Pinkie Brown
Wir Sind das Volk
Is the correct answer I would very strongly suspect.
Pavilionaire
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Harry Redknapp?
Buzzer
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The difference is that this is EUFA and its members' pulling power is greater than the rest of FIFA combined - for advertisers anyway which is what FIFA care about. Aside from Brazil and Argentina, the countries that the world wants to see on the telly are all in Europe. If EUFA threaten to boycott a World Cup then the USA and Australia are likely to follow suit as well.
I've got no time at all for Platini but in this case my enemy's enemy is very much my friend.
I've got no time at all for Platini but in this case my enemy's enemy is very much my friend.
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Bwian
Kiss my (_!_)
- Jul 14, 2003
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So Platini thinks FIFA needs a breath of fresh air? He's one of the biggest wayne kerrs in world football so he can feck off too.
FIFA needs a total re-build which includes removing some of the votes from the most corrupt parts of the planet.
Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
What kind of person voted for Qatar ?
Oh yes - someone whose son is a big cheese out there.
Oh yes - someone whose son is a big cheese out there.
This.
Blatter may well get re-elected because
a. The delegates from Aisa / Africa won't want a new guy, elected on an anti-corruption ticket.
b. If those delegates stab him in the back, they run the risk of him taking them down with him.