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Post by enuntio on Jun 16, 2015 3:03:39 GMT
The IOC was reformed, but not until after The USA had bribed their way into winning at least one Olympic Games...
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Post by enuntio on Jun 16, 2015 3:10:31 GMT
The farce has gone on long enough. The only rational thing to do is for individual F.A's to start resigning. Let FIFA be concerned with just those who remain, probably African and Asian country's.
Either UEFA of individual country's have to grasp the nettle and grasp it now. There is plenty of money in certain organisations and the infrastructure is already in place to fund a new nations cup competition and from that a new world governing body, (tho I'm not sure one is really needed)
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Post by JoeinOz on Jun 16, 2015 3:51:29 GMT
This Septic Bladder bloke is really testing my patience. I agree. I'm getting rather cross. |
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Post by Clayton Wood on Jun 17, 2015 10:11:09 GMT
Fifa corruption: Swiss banks 'reported account suspicions' Swiss banks reported suspicious activity around accounts of football's world governing body Fifa, says the Swiss attorney general.
Until now, much less has been revealed about the Swiss investigation than the inquiry being led by the FBI.
Mr Lauber told a news conference that his investigation was looking at 53 banking relationships reported by the Swiss financial intelligence unit.
"We are facing a complex investigation with many international implications. The prosecution is ongoing and will take time. The world of football needs to be patient - by its nature, this investigation will take more than the legendary '90 minutes'," he said.
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Post by mailman44 on Jun 17, 2015 10:16:09 GMT
Bladder's head better roll or the Swiss can do one.
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Post by JoeinOz on Jun 17, 2015 10:29:04 GMT
The bonkers thing was when Garcia was compiling his huge report the Russians just shrugged and said the computers were rented so they didn't have them to submit as evidence. When this was reported to FIFA's top table their indifference spoke volumes. This infuriated Garcia as he wasn't receiving full support.
His mood wasn't helped when he was informed the report wasn't going to be made public. Realising his vast body of evidence, which he'd taken over a year to compile, was seen to be done not done to be seen was the final straw. Sepp and his cohorts seemed to overlook the fact Garcia's wife is involved with the FBI and isn't one to be messed with. Their arrogance and indifference to the crimes remains steadfast despite events of recent weeks. We have Sepp plotting to retain his presidency and the head of Qatar 2022 asking whey their hosting rights should be under review. I sit watching the WC qualifier between Japan and Singapore and the kids standing behind the teams still hold FIFA flags. They honestly think they believe they are above the law.
In my life there have been three major coverups/scandals that get worse and worse with each revelation. Simmy Javille, Hillsborough, and now THIEFA.
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Post by naxalite on Jun 19, 2015 20:53:56 GMT
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Post by RichieBarkerOut! on Jun 19, 2015 21:52:35 GMT
It looks like Sepp is going after Platini... This story just keeps on giving. |
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Post by mailman44 on Jun 19, 2015 23:42:07 GMT
If Blatter passed his how accurate are these integrity checks ffs? |
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Post by Northy on Jun 20, 2015 6:11:31 GMT
If Blatter passed his how accurate are these integrity checks ffs? The integrity check - 'Sepp, are you involved in dodgy dealings' Sepp replies ' erm, erm, no, I dont think so' Auditor 'that's fine then, see you next time, Im just off back to the fully paid for 5 star hotel room complete with high class hooker, thanks for picking up the tab' Sepp uncrosses his fingers which were hidden behind his back, and smoothes back whats left of his hair with his sweaty palms Sent from my SM-G850F using proboards |
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Post by naxalite on Jun 20, 2015 6:18:27 GMT
It looks like Sepp is going after Platini... This story just keeps on giving. It's nuts RBO...nuts. |
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Post by JoeinOz on Jun 22, 2015 12:43:48 GMT
Maradona to be president. Great idea!  One thing is though it's all common to slag off THIEFA and all that BUT Maradona was vocal about these things back when nobody else was. In the build up to the 1986 WC Maradona was very critical of the kick off times saying they were endangering players health to take European TV money. They resented him for it but he made his point. |
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Post by lordb on Jun 26, 2015 12:25:02 GMT
Sepp Blatter: Fifa president says he did not resign
Sepp Blatter says he has not resigned as Fifa president.
The 79-year-old Swiss was thought to have ended his 17-year reign on 2 June amid claims of corruption in world football's governing body.
But, according to Swiss newspaper Blick, Blatter told a party at a Fifa museum: "I did not resign. I put myself and my office in the hands of the Fifa congress."
Blatter is thought to be considering standing for re-election as president.
Two criminal investigations into alleged Fifa corruption began in the week that Blatter was elected for a fifth term in charge.
Four days after being voted president, Blatter - who is reportedly under investigation in the United States - said: "While I have a mandate from the membership of Fifa, I do not feel that I have a mandate from the entire world of football.
Play mediaJump media playerMedia player helpOut of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue.Blatter resigns as Fifa president
"Therefore, I have decided to lay down my mandate at an extraordinary elective congress. I will continue to exercise my functions as Fifa president until that election."
However, Blatter did not use the words 'resign' or 'resignation'.
In response to Blatter's latest comments, Labour MP Chris Bryant, the shadow secretary of state for culture, said: "Sepp Blatter's antics remind me not so much of the hokey-cokey as Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction.
"It's time Fifa put an end to all this speculation, which is harming the sport, and give a final date for Blatter's departure."
Meanwhile, Blatter may not attend the final of the Women's World Cup in Canada because of the twin investigations into Fifa by American and Swiss authorities.
He would normally present the trophy to the winning team, but Fifa will not confirm whether Blatter or secretary general Jerome Valcke will attend.
A Fifa spokesperson said: "In terms of the Fifa president and the Fifa secretary general, their future travel plans will be confirmed in due course."
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2015 12:40:53 GMT
Sepp Blatter: Fifa president says he did not resign Sepp Blatter says he has not resigned as Fifa president. The 79-year-old Swiss was thought to have ended his 17-year reign on 2 June amid claims of corruption in world football's governing body. But, according to Swiss newspaper Blick, Blatter told a party at a Fifa museum: "I did not resign. I put myself and my office in the hands of the Fifa congress." Blatter is thought to be considering standing for re-election as president. Two criminal investigations into alleged Fifa corruption began in the week that Blatter was elected for a fifth term in charge. Four days after being voted president, Blatter - who is reportedly under investigation in the United States - said: "While I have a mandate from the membership of Fifa, I do not feel that I have a mandate from the entire world of football. Play mediaJump media playerMedia player helpOut of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue.Blatter resigns as Fifa president "Therefore, I have decided to lay down my mandate at an extraordinary elective congress. I will continue to exercise my functions as Fifa president until that election." However, Blatter did not use the words 'resign' or 'resignation'. In response to Blatter's latest comments, Labour MP Chris Bryant, the shadow secretary of state for culture, said: "Sepp Blatter's antics remind me not so much of the hokey-cokey as Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction. "It's time Fifa put an end to all this speculation, which is harming the sport, and give a final date for Blatter's departure." Meanwhile, Blatter may not attend the final of the Women's World Cup in Canada because of the twin investigations into Fifa by American and Swiss authorities. He would normally present the trophy to the winning team, but Fifa will not confirm whether Blatter or secretary general Jerome Valcke will attend. A Fifa spokesperson said: "In terms of the Fifa president and the Fifa secretary general, their future travel plans will be confirmed in due course." or to put it in a "What they say and what they really mean" kinda way......... Blatter is shit scared to attend because he knows that every single player, manager, member of the coaching staff and fan in the stadium will to a man (or woman) boo him to high heaven if he dares to show his fucking decrepit, Darth fucking Sidious looking, dried up fucking raisin, contemptible fucking face anywhere near it! |
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Post by Foster on Jun 26, 2015 12:43:49 GMT
Could see this coming. He's riding out the storm and will probably be there for a number of years yet.
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Post by partickpotter on Jun 26, 2015 13:48:47 GMT
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Post by bringmesunshine on Jun 26, 2015 14:36:55 GMT
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Post by bathstoke on Jun 26, 2015 14:59:44 GMT
Sepp Blatter: Fifa president says he did not resign Sepp Blatter says he has not resigned as Fifa president. The 79-year-old Swiss was thought to have ended his 17-year reign on 2 June amid claims of corruption in world football's governing body. But, according to Swiss newspaper Blick, Blatter told a party at a Fifa museum: "I did not resign. I put myself and my office in the hands of the Fifa congress." Blatter is thought to be considering standing for re-election as president. Two criminal investigations into alleged Fifa corruption began in the week that Blatter was elected for a fifth term in charge. Four days after being voted president, Blatter - who is reportedly under investigation in the United States - said: "While I have a mandate from the membership of Fifa, I do not feel that I have a mandate from the entire world of football. Play mediaJump media playerMedia player helpOut of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue.Blatter resigns as Fifa president "Therefore, I have decided to lay down my mandate at an extraordinary elective congress. I will continue to exercise my functions as Fifa president until that election." However, Blatter did not use the words 'resign' or 'resignation'. In response to Blatter's latest comments, Labour MP Chris Bryant, the shadow secretary of state for culture, said: "Sepp Blatter's antics remind me not so much of the hokey-cokey as Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction. "It's time Fifa put an end to all this speculation, which is harming the sport, and give a final date for Blatter's departure." Meanwhile, Blatter may not attend the final of the Women's World Cup in Canada because of the twin investigations into Fifa by American and Swiss authorities. He would normally present the trophy to the winning team, but Fifa will not confirm whether Blatter or secretary general Jerome Valcke will attend. A Fifa spokesperson said: "In terms of the Fifa president and the Fifa secretary general, their future travel plans will be confirmed in due course." The TV cameras were told by FIFA, not to pan on Blatter during the Brazil WC, for the fear of booing. I don't say this lightly, but I would micro-dot & torture him till I exposed his soul |
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Post by basingstokie on Jun 26, 2015 14:59:47 GMT
Kudos to him for clinging onto power for so long, despite a book full of allegations. Resigning, them claiming he didn't and most importantly, not giving a shit what anyone thinks
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Post by stokiejoe on Jun 26, 2015 18:02:13 GMT
Like one of those computer games where no matter what happens, blown up, shot, drowned etc; the main character morphs back into life.
You couldn't make this up.
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Post by JoeinOz on Jun 27, 2015 12:01:50 GMT
Sepp Blatter: Fifa president says he did not resign Sepp Blatter says he has not resigned as Fifa president. The 79-year-old Swiss was thought to have ended his 17-year reign on 2 June amid claims of corruption in world football's governing body. But, according to Swiss newspaper Blick, Blatter told a party at a Fifa museum: "I did not resign. I put myself and my office in the hands of the Fifa congress." Blatter is thought to be considering standing for re-election as president. Two criminal investigations into alleged Fifa corruption began in the week that Blatter was elected for a fifth term in charge. Four days after being voted president, Blatter - who is reportedly under investigation in the United States - said: "While I have a mandate from the membership of Fifa, I do not feel that I have a mandate from the entire world of football. Play mediaJump media playerMedia player helpOut of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue.Blatter resigns as Fifa president "Therefore, I have decided to lay down my mandate at an extraordinary elective congress. I will continue to exercise my functions as Fifa president until that election." However, Blatter did not use the words 'resign' or 'resignation'. In response to Blatter's latest comments, Labour MP Chris Bryant, the shadow secretary of state for culture, said: "Sepp Blatter's antics remind me not so much of the hokey-cokey as Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction. "It's time Fifa put an end to all this speculation, which is harming the sport, and give a final date for Blatter's departure." Meanwhile, Blatter may not attend the final of the Women's World Cup in Canada because of the twin investigations into Fifa by American and Swiss authorities. He would normally present the trophy to the winning team, but Fifa will not confirm whether Blatter or secretary general Jerome Valcke will attend. A Fifa spokesperson said: "In terms of the Fifa president and the Fifa secretary general, their future travel plans will be confirmed in due course." The TV cameras were told by FIFA, not to pan on Blatter during the Brazil WC, for the fear of booing. I don't say this lightly, but I would micro-dot & torture him till I exposed his soul You think he has a soul? |
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Post by bathstoke on Jun 27, 2015 12:51:02 GMT
The TV cameras were told by FIFA, not to pan on Blatter during the Brazil WC, for the fear of booing. I don't say this lightly, but I would micro-dot & torture him till I exposed his soul You think he has a soul? We all have souls, but some don't know it & some are darker than others |
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Post by JoeinOz on Jun 28, 2015 3:44:46 GMT
Will Blatter go the final?
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Post by basingstokie on Jun 28, 2015 5:33:17 GMT
Will Blatter go the final? Absolutely not. As a Swiss national he can't be deported to USA to face charges, but once he leaves the land of mountains, watches and stolen Jewish artifacts then he is fair game for FBI. |
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Post by harryburrows on Jun 28, 2015 5:58:09 GMT
Will Blatter go the final? Absolutely not. As a Swiss national he can't be deported to USA to face charges, but once he leaves the land of mountains, watches and stolen Jewish artifacts then he is fair game for FBI. Not sure he can avoid it as what little credibility he still has will vanish |
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Post by JoeinOz on Jun 28, 2015 6:47:31 GMT
Will Blatter go the final? Absolutely not. As a Swiss national he can't be deported to USA to face charges, but once he leaves the land of mountains, watches and stolen Jewish artifacts then he is fair game for FBI. So has he been stranded in Switzerland for the last month? |
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Post by bathstoke on Jun 28, 2015 10:01:02 GMT
Absolutely not. As a Swiss national he can't be deported to USA to face charges, but once he leaves the land of mountains, watches and stolen Jewish artifacts then he is fair game for FBI. Not sure he can avoid it as what little credibility he still has will vanish He's a megalomaniac & doesn't give a £@#& |
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Post by harryburrows on Jun 28, 2015 10:04:47 GMT
Not sure he can avoid it as what little credibility he still has will vanish He's a megalomaniac & doesn't give a £@#& He said this week he hasn't resigned , he's just calling for a new election whatever that means |
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Post by JoeinOz on Jun 28, 2015 10:11:16 GMT
He's a megalomaniac & doesn't give a £@#& He said this week he hasn't resigned , he's just calling for a new election whatever that means He will win a new election. So he ain't going nowhere. |
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Post by harryburrows on Jun 28, 2015 10:34:28 GMT
He said this week he hasn't resigned , he's just calling for a new election whatever that means He will win a new election. So he ain't going nowhere. Even Blatter won't try and cling on , whatever else he is he's not stupid |
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