FIFA going down the drain

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Vendor

The entire organization is top-heavy, and bureaucratic.

Why not give us your consdered opinion?

[papa_smurf]

If FIFA does not clean up, then its doomed as major sponsors will pull out as then do not want to be associated with a corrupt organisation.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

If FIFA does not clean up, then its doomed as major sponsors will pull out as then do not want to be associated with a corrupt organisation.

Whilst agreeing with your sentiments I'm honestly not convinced that would be the case because the corrupt bastids still hold court over a potential worldwide audience that is probably bigger in numbers than any other sporting audience.

Sad but true unfortunately.

[Egan]

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

If FIFA does not clean up, then its doomed as major sponsors will pull out as then do not want to be associated with a corrupt organisation.

Coca-cola doesn't seem to be losing any sleep over it at the moment according to quotes in the paper yesterday. Mind you, that could change.

There seems to be some sort of call from members of the English FA this morning for them, the US, Australia and others to start making demands before this ridiculous election goes ahead. Better late than never.

Anyway, see this BBC story for details of very unpleasant people turning on each other to save their own disgusting skins.

I cannot wait to see Warner go down, even more than Blatter. That this man has any role what so ever in an organization like FIFA is a testament to all that's wrong in football. Having said that, who wants to bet that Warner will end up with little more than a slap on the wrist - if that - where as Bin Hammam will be crucified as scapegoat who had the cheek to challenge Blatter?

This story about the FA exonerating four members of FIFA's executive committee of corruption is also interesting - but somewhat odd. I'm impressed by the speed the footballing authorities hold their inquests at....these allegations were only made a couple of weeks ago...

[mookiemookie]

What's FIFA?

</Typical American>

[Egan]

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

What's FIFA?

</Typical American>

The Federation of International Football Associations. The world governing body of football and the organizers of the World Cup. They are an organization with more members than the UN and are currently embroiled in scandal because their love of corruption is becoming openly brazen. They are presided over by the 72 year old Swiss (or Swizz might be more appropriate in this case,) Sepp Blatter who has run the show for 12 years now and appears to be utterly bullet proof as best shown by the fact that his only challenger in next months presidential election has just been suspended from the FIFA congress over allegations of corruption and bribery. See above for the other details...

Just listened to Blatter's Press conference on the radio. Jeez....Unbelievable arrogance....it isn't even funny any more. He still doesn't even seem to admit that FIFA has a problem.

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Why not give us your consdered opinion?

What was done with this statement!