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I can confirm you're not on my ignore list. :) I just saw the link and figured it fitted in here.
Imagine, Blatter is the lesser of two evils...Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
That report has been delayed for a few weeks for undeclared reasons: http://www1.skysports.com/FIFA-World...ntil-september
Also, only it's conclusions will be made public: http://thebiglead.com/2014/07/21/fif...e-made-public/
Obviously that last part screams cover up, which is to be expected I suppose. The first link also contains this tidbit:
If corruption in the bidding process is proved, what justification would Blatter have to not do a re-run? Just too late?Quote:
FIFA President Sepp Blatter, meanwhile, has stressed that only his ruling board, and not judge Eckert, has the power to overturn a vote and order a re-run to host either the 2018 or 2022 tournament.
FIFA will be discussing dates for Qatar World Cup next week, even as its report on corruption allegations is due to be released: http://gulfbusiness.com/2014/09/fifa.../#.VAhT9fldU1Y
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/0...0H01DB20140905
Report submitted, Ethics committee has to mull it over now.
FIFA anti-corruption guy accused of money laundering. It must be a mistake.
http://www.theguardian.com/football/...ndering-charge
His name sounds like a law firm.
Doesn't Bl*tter want to stand again? The ****
Yes, which is almost impressive considering how old he would be by the end of another term.
There isn't a viable candidate to oppose him, too many of the confederations are still lining up behind the Blatter administration (that is, all of them bar UEFA). The Blatter express is going to keep rolling for a while yet.
What about John Delaney, according to the irish papers he brilliant
Even that fool would be an improvement!
Denis O'Brien reckons he could do it better than Blatter. What a compliment!Quote:
Originally Posted by bennocelt
Judge involved hints that he'll recommend sanctions, but nothing to be said until November now: http://www.insideworldfootball.com/f...ding-sanctions
Just constant delay. Any hopes that the Qatar decision will be reversed have slipped away rapidly.
Findings to be delayed till "Spring", numerous officials calling for report to be made public: http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29337509
Total whitewash of a report released today. Russia and Qatar completely cleared, and England criticised heavily. Question now seems to be what time of year Qatar World Cup will be held. And how many people will die building the stadiums I guess.
England deserve to be criticised heavily. If the majority of journalists there were truly interested in impartial journalism, they'd acknowledge that instead of either ignoring it or indulging in whataboutery. Still, the report is a joke overall, as has been the entire process of giving the World Cups to Russia and Qatar.
FBI launching their own investigation.
Michael Garcia is to appeal the findings of the German judge as well. ****show.
Just a question. In Qatar will fans be able to drink alcohol?
Yes most likely. I can't see Budweiser paying for the privilege to sponsor the tournament.
As happens in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where foreigners and residents of hotels will be able to drink alcohol. It shouldn't be a biggie.
You planning on going?
Perhaps just to see how many Muslims I could annoy with my alcohol fueled shenanigans! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
I'd wager ALL of them.
It is bizarre that the brit is asking for a Uefa boycott over issues to do with the corruption around the Qatar bid and vote, when Qatari cheerleader Platini and the Uefa based executives voted en masse for Qatar. And the bogey man in the spotlight, Blatter didn't vote for Qatar.
Bernstein's asking for support from Uefa countries, while at the same time he's slagging off those who supported the Qatar bid as "making one of the most ludicrous decisions in the history of sport".
The FA obviously didn't go out of their way to court Jack Warner and line his pockets at all, so luckily they're innocent. The Australian media's articles on their own FA's dealings have been a lot more self-critical and transparent.
Bernstein has some balls?
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...s-9864536.html
This is interesting: http://m.nydailynews.com/sports/socc...sITeam+Twitter
Mad stuff altogether!
There won't be any re-vote on Qatar though. Full steam ahead.
Very much an inside job and major house cleaning vibe to this one. A bit disquieting when the FBI are involved in this, yet their own sports, especially college sports, are about as clean as a pig sty. Then again, this suits the suits nicely.
Chuck Blazer.
http://1.vgc.no/drpublish/images/art...o18040752h.jpg
Holy ****.
The Guardian article says he uses a mobility scooter to get around - was chased through New York in one actually. He weighs 32 stone.
Interesting read actually. Took all the money he should have spent on tax and ate it instead.
I wonder did his surname influence his career choice?
Im guessing the misdemeanours in US sport are probably the FDA's remit, not the FBI?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spudulika
Wow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfman
It's like two Father Ted scenes in one.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ntan_stack.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS12p0Zqlt0
That apparent girth must surely be down to camera perspective. He can't be that big... Can he?!
Roy Keane's worst enemy - a blazer actually called Blazer.
Jeez, some delegates arrested, others nowhere to be seen . It's a regular First Dail over there.
Doesn't seem to be a hope that Blatter will step down, or lose. Not that I know much about the other candidate anyway. Better question is what happens if Blatter is re-elected and then arrested the next week.
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Originally Posted by Wolfman
I particularly like the way he wears a loud tie, just in case you didn't notice him...
Rumor has it that when they all got arrested, they fell down and rolled around for ten minutes faking an injury...
http://www.theguardian.com/football/...on-claims-live
Sepp Blatter resigns. Hallelujah!