Blatter and FIFA Presidential Re-election
Discussion
Ok, we all know there is a problem with FIFA but apparently Blatter has already secured enough votes across the Asian and African federations to secure his re-election. There is already a long thread about the Qatar fiasco, so I thought it was time for one specifically about the FIFA presidental election. Admittedly there are one or two credible opponents, but if this is a done deal and he's on his way back then this cannot pass without comment.
If Blatter is re-elected where do we go from here?
If Blatter is re-elected where do we go from here?
Total t
t that he is as it appears England have no chance of hosting the World Cup until approx. 2038 & they've now fked up the Euro Championships from having a single/twin host what difference will anybody make 
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Presumably, and assuming that he gets re-elected I suspect he'll instigate maximum terms that his successor can serve.
(For the avoidance of doubt I hope that he is beaten though).
t that he is as it appears England have no chance of hosting the World Cup until approx. 2038 & they've now fked up the Euro Championships from having a single/twin host what difference will anybody make .Presumably, and assuming that he gets re-elected I suspect he'll instigate maximum terms that his successor can serve.
(For the avoidance of doubt I hope that he is beaten though).
What confuses me is this...
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jan/27/fo...
Considering how skeptical the UK media is about all things middle-eastern-football-related these days, this does not make sense to me for the FA to endorse some random Jordanian. How many brown bags are WE involved with!
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jan/27/fo...
Considering how skeptical the UK media is about all things middle-eastern-football-related these days, this does not make sense to me for the FA to endorse some random Jordanian. How many brown bags are WE involved with!
ReallyReallyGood said:
What confuses me is this...
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jan/27/fo...
Considering how skeptical the UK media is about all things middle-eastern-football-related these days, this does not make sense to me for the FA to endorse some random Jordanian. How many brown bags are WE involved with!
We have endorsed his nomination, not promised to vote for him.http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jan/27/fo...
Considering how skeptical the UK media is about all things middle-eastern-football-related these days, this does not make sense to me for the FA to endorse some random Jordanian. How many brown bags are WE involved with!
Article said:
Van Praag has secured the requisite five nominations and the FA’s backing of Ali is designed to help the Jordanian clear that threshold too. The FA has nominated Ali now but it does not mean it will be beholden to vote for him at the election in May.
Muncher said:
Van Praag has now dropped out.
Understandable but regrettable; three candidates oposing Blatter is just too much.What I cannot understand given all the critizm, scadals and negativity surrouding FIFA is why the European FA's don't speak themselves out more against Blatter and for 1 particular candidate.
DeltonaS said:
Understandable but regrettable; three candidates oposing Blatter is just too much.
What I cannot understand given all the critizm, scadals and negativity surrouding FIFA is why the European FA's don't speak themselves out more against Blatter and for 1 particular candidate.
Indeed, why between all the nations, they can't get together one candidate better than Blatter. Speaks volumes about the game.What I cannot understand given all the critizm, scadals and negativity surrouding FIFA is why the European FA's don't speak themselves out more against Blatter and for 1 particular candidate.
Luis Figo Statement said:
Running for president of FIFA resulted from a personal decision, taken after listening to many pertinent people in the realm of international soccer.
I sought out the support needed for me to stand, I formally presented my candidacy, and the reactions in the soccer world were so overwhelming - both in public and in private - that I was reassured that I had made the right decision.
The realm of a sport which gave me everything to become what I am, and to which I now offered to give something back, is hungry for change. FIFA needs change and I feel that the change is urgent.
Guided by that wish, by the formal support I collected, and by the incredible wave of support from soccer players, former players, coaches, referees and administrators, I imagined and presented a plan of action - my election manifesto for the FIFA presidency.
I traveled and met extraordinary people who, though they recognized the value of much that had been done, also concurred with the need for change, one that cleans up FIFA's reputation as an obscure organization that is so often viewed as a place of corruption.
But over the past few months I have not only witnessed that desire (for change), I have witnessed consecutive incidents, all over the world, that should shame anyone who desires soccer to be free, clean and democratic.
I have seen with my own eyes federation presidents who, after one day comparing FIFA leaders to the devil, then go on stage and compare those same people with Jesus Christ. Nobody told me about this. I saw it with my own eyes.
The candidates were prevented from addressing federations at congresses while one of the candidates always gave speeches on his own from the rostrum. There has not been a single public debate about each candidate's proposals.
Does anyone think it's normal that an election for one of the most relevant organizations on the planet can go ahead without a public debate? Does anyone think it's normal that one of the candidates doesn't even bother to present an election manifesto that can be voted on May 29? Shouldn't it be mandatory to present such a manifesto so that federation presidents know what they're voting for?
That would be normal, but this electoral process is anything but an election.
This (election) process is a plebiscite for the delivery of absolute power to one man - something I refuse to go along with.
That is why, after a personal reflection and sharing views with two other candidates in this process, I believe that what is going to happen on May 29 in Zurich is not a normal electoral act.
And because it is not, don't count on me.
I want it to be clear that I have deep respect for all world soccer, from Africa, where I got so much motivation, to Asia, where I have and will keep excellent relationships, through South America, where a new generation is emerging, and Central and North America, where so many who wanted to speak were silenced, and to Oceania, whose development we should all look at differently. And finally to Europe, where I felt there was space for normal and democratic debate, thanks to the endeavors of President (Michel) Platini.
I give my warmest thanks to everyone, because I want it to be clear that they are not the election committee and it is not they who want FIFA to become weaker and weaker.
For my part, I will abide by the ideas I leave written and have circulated, I am firm in my desire to take an active part in the regeneration of FIFA and I will be available for it whenever it is proven to me that we are not living under a dictatorship.
I do not fear the ballot box, but I will not go along with nor will I give my consent to a process which will end on May 29 and from which soccer will not emerge the winner.
My decision is made, I will not stand in what is being called an election for the FIFA presidency.
I offer my deepest thanks to all those who have supported me and I ask them to keep alive their desire for a regeneration which, though it may take some time, will come.
So that just leaves Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan standing against Blatter. I suppose it is better that way having the one candidate, although Blatter will still win. I sought out the support needed for me to stand, I formally presented my candidacy, and the reactions in the soccer world were so overwhelming - both in public and in private - that I was reassured that I had made the right decision.
The realm of a sport which gave me everything to become what I am, and to which I now offered to give something back, is hungry for change. FIFA needs change and I feel that the change is urgent.
Guided by that wish, by the formal support I collected, and by the incredible wave of support from soccer players, former players, coaches, referees and administrators, I imagined and presented a plan of action - my election manifesto for the FIFA presidency.
I traveled and met extraordinary people who, though they recognized the value of much that had been done, also concurred with the need for change, one that cleans up FIFA's reputation as an obscure organization that is so often viewed as a place of corruption.
But over the past few months I have not only witnessed that desire (for change), I have witnessed consecutive incidents, all over the world, that should shame anyone who desires soccer to be free, clean and democratic.
I have seen with my own eyes federation presidents who, after one day comparing FIFA leaders to the devil, then go on stage and compare those same people with Jesus Christ. Nobody told me about this. I saw it with my own eyes.
The candidates were prevented from addressing federations at congresses while one of the candidates always gave speeches on his own from the rostrum. There has not been a single public debate about each candidate's proposals.
Does anyone think it's normal that an election for one of the most relevant organizations on the planet can go ahead without a public debate? Does anyone think it's normal that one of the candidates doesn't even bother to present an election manifesto that can be voted on May 29? Shouldn't it be mandatory to present such a manifesto so that federation presidents know what they're voting for?
That would be normal, but this electoral process is anything but an election.
This (election) process is a plebiscite for the delivery of absolute power to one man - something I refuse to go along with.
That is why, after a personal reflection and sharing views with two other candidates in this process, I believe that what is going to happen on May 29 in Zurich is not a normal electoral act.
And because it is not, don't count on me.
I want it to be clear that I have deep respect for all world soccer, from Africa, where I got so much motivation, to Asia, where I have and will keep excellent relationships, through South America, where a new generation is emerging, and Central and North America, where so many who wanted to speak were silenced, and to Oceania, whose development we should all look at differently. And finally to Europe, where I felt there was space for normal and democratic debate, thanks to the endeavors of President (Michel) Platini.
I give my warmest thanks to everyone, because I want it to be clear that they are not the election committee and it is not they who want FIFA to become weaker and weaker.
For my part, I will abide by the ideas I leave written and have circulated, I am firm in my desire to take an active part in the regeneration of FIFA and I will be available for it whenever it is proven to me that we are not living under a dictatorship.
I do not fear the ballot box, but I will not go along with nor will I give my consent to a process which will end on May 29 and from which soccer will not emerge the winner.
My decision is made, I will not stand in what is being called an election for the FIFA presidency.
I offer my deepest thanks to all those who have supported me and I ask them to keep alive their desire for a regeneration which, though it may take some time, will come.
Will the result of who voted for who be public?
Wonder if this will get swept under the carpet by Blatter.....?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32895057
Edit: just seen this is being talked about in the other thread......
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32895057
Edit: just seen this is being talked about in the other thread......
Edited by aeropilot on Wednesday 27th May 08:59
Fingers crossed, one of these goons who has been arrested will have some damning evidence in his back pocket against Blatter that he's willing to trade for a lesser sentence for himself... However, that's all going to take ages.
One looks forward to the day when Blatter's election is overturned and he's dragged off to the cells to face justice. It's just incredible that we have to rely on the US to police football on behalf of the world.
One looks forward to the day when Blatter's election is overturned and he's dragged off to the cells to face justice. It's just incredible that we have to rely on the US to police football on behalf of the world.
Cie said:
This is as promising as it has been for a long time, hopefully something good comes out of it.
According to an FBI statement, they are far from done. Blatter will probably make himself out to be supportive though and come out of it unscathed...
I hope the FBI don't cut him some kind of deal. They should be after the big fish? Blatter is the biggest bloody fish in FIFA! According to an FBI statement, they are far from done. Blatter will probably make himself out to be supportive though and come out of it unscathed...
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