FIFA corruption allegations

[geysir]

According to the BBC (http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/35160425), what Platini's most indignant about is

"Whatever happens, my reputation has been sullied, I've been kicked in the teeth: I've been put in the same bag as Blatter."

[DeLorean]

Michel Platini: The downfall of man who would have been Fifa king (http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36252989)

[Stuttgart88]

Good article.

Echoes what I think. Unlike many (not least Ardee Bhoy!), I think he was a good administrator, keeping clubs in check to the degree possible while maintaining interest in and the status of international football. He made some pretty bold changes, not least FFP (even if it was too late). I don’t know that much about David Gill but I think he is probably to be respected and his views on Platini’s tenure are probably right.

But, there is no doubt he became too much of a privileged insider who crossed over to the dark side of FIFA self-enrichment. That can’t be allowed and the CAS ruling is probably right. If there is a criminal case, so be it too.

I saw a comment online during the week saying that generally his tenure was successful but at the same time lacked the class and dignity of his predecessor, Lennart Johannson.

[Kingdom]

I've just finished reading a book called "FOUL! The secret world of FIFA" by a chap called Jennings. There was a whiff of tabloidism from it, but plenty of good digging around, and mother-of-god you'd despair for football by the end of it.

But the interesting thing about it, is that very few, if any, of those involved with running the sport at a high level come out of it with any credibility. And quite a few were candidates at the last election.

[geysir]

I've just finished reading a book called "FOUL! The secret world of FIFA" by a chap called Jennings. There was a whiff of tabloidism from it, but plenty of good digging around, and mother-of-god you'd despair for football by the end of it.

But the interesting thing about it, is that very few, if any, of those involved with running the sport at a high level come out of it with any credibility. And quite a few were candidates at the last election.

This Jennings chap?
http://worldsoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/fifa-blatter-and-me-documentary.jpg


You will enjoy the Panorama documentary where honest purposeful man meets fulfillment, justice and vindication.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-509FNrACiQ