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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2015 17:42:03 GMT
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Post by ashaddick on May 29, 2015 17:52:36 GMT
FIFA and Blatter deserve each other, the rest of the footballing world deserve better. The only way forward that I see is for all of Europe to separate and take with them those that want to come.
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Post by paperboy on May 29, 2015 19:00:34 GMT
An absolute disgrace, how can the footballing world take FIFA seriously.
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Post by paperboy on May 30, 2015 19:48:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2015 14:57:24 GMT
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Post by seriouslyred on May 31, 2015 21:51:32 GMT
Interesting HSBC were already in hot water for their Swiss operation and Mexican subsidiary. Common knowledge that all intelligence relating to rich individuals banking at HSBC in Switzerland was leaked to the French and English so the FBI can just follow the money! Can't see Blatter making it to the end of his four year term.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 5:38:24 GMT
Blatter's Computers Seized By Investigators.
Swiss authorities have seized computer equipment from FIFA President Sepp Blatter's offices as part of an investigation into corruption in football's governing body.
Prosecutors took IT data from both Mr Blatter, 79, and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke's headquarters in the Swiss city of Zurich.
"I can confirm that FIFA handed over today seized IT data to the OAG," said a spokesman for Switzerland's Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
"As already communicated, the OAG has opened criminal proceedings against persons unknown."
FIFA were not immediately available for comment.
Last month, the OAG opened a criminal investigation into alleged corruption over the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar.
The seizure of Mr Blatter's computer records came hours after FIFA postponed the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup .
Bidding had been due to begin shortly, with a vote to choose the host scheduled to be held at the FIFA Congress in May 2017 in Kuala Lumpur.
Mr Valcke told a news conference: "Due to the situation, I think it's nonsense to start any bidding process for the time being. It will be postponed."
He also defended his handling of a $10m (£6.5m) payment from South Africa that the FBI alleges was a bribe to award it the 2010 World Cup.
The payment was officially described as a payment from South Africa 2010 World Cup profits to a "diaspora programme" in the Caribbean.
It was authorised by Mr Valcke after he received a letter from the South African Football Association (SAFA) asking FIFA to deduct the money and forward it.
Mr Valcke said: "It was not FIFA's money. It was a request from official South African authorities and SAFA. As long as it is in line with rules we do it.
"I don't understand what's the problem and why I am such a target in this question."
Then, addressing the media during a news conference, he said: "You have decided that after Blatter I am the head to be cut? Fine - but don't say it is because of this $10m."
Last week, Mr Blatter announced he would resign as FIFA President. It came days after he was elected for a fifth term.
Russia and Qatar could lose the right to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups if any evidence of corruption is found.
Domenico Scala, the head of FIFA's auditing and compliance committee, said the tournaments may be taken away if either country's selection was "thanks to bribes".
However, he stressed "this evidence has not been provided" so far.
The FBI has launched a separate investigation into the FIFA scandal.
Seven serving FIFA officials have been arrested in Switzerland on corruption charges, including vice-presidents Jeffrey Webb - the current CONCACAF president - and Eugenio Figueredo from Uruguay.
The others are Eduardo Li, Julio Rocha, Costas Takkas, Rafael Esquivel and Jose Maria Marin.
In addition, two former FIFA officials, Jack Warner - the former president of CONCACAF- and Nicolas Leoz, have been indicted.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2015 17:22:08 GMT
Fifa crisis: Sepp Blatter to remain president 'if no suitable candidate comes forward' One of Blatter's advisers says he is considering remaining as Fifa president despite resignation...
IBTimes UK
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Post by wellingaddick on Jun 15, 2015 21:22:05 GMT
Fifa crisis: Sepp Blatter to remain president 'if no suitable candidate comes forward' One of Blatter's advisers says he is considering remaining as Fifa president despite resignation... IBTimes UK Trouble is, FIFA are not going to reform all the while Blatter remains. Whether he was involved or not, the fact remains that all the corruption happened under his watch and he did nothing about it. Worse still, he knows he can count on the African and Asian federations to support him because he has awarded them World Cups.
If Blatter does stand again and wins, I can see UEFA breaking away. Platini has not dismissed this possibility.
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