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?
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.
What next for FIFA?
To me, there are some fundamental changes needed before we care who gets the top job, otherwise the next person could ultimately replicate Blatter's mess.
Firstly, the maximum number of presidential terms in office should be two or maybe three.
Secondly, football needs to be run by those nations who are best at it and have a history/reputation. Whilst I have nothing against Vanuatu or the Turks & Caicos, it is ridiculous that they have the same voting power as Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, and dare I say it England.
Third, the whole process of worldwide football administration needs to be transparent and run as a public company.
Fourth, the whole practicalities of Qatar need to be revisited. Too many workers are dying, and some players may be at risk if it goes ahead, so something needs to give. As far as Russia goes, it's too near and too sensitive to revisit in practical terms, so is bound to go ahead as it is a far more sensible option than Qatar ever was.
Now I'm not clever enough to say how 2 and 3 are achieved, but these things should be the terms of reference of an overhaul of FIFA before we worry about who the figurehead is...
To me, there are some fundamental changes needed before we care who gets the top job, otherwise the next person could ultimately replicate Blatter's mess.
Firstly, the maximum number of presidential terms in office should be two or maybe three.
Secondly, football needs to be run by those nations who are best at it and have a history/reputation. Whilst I have nothing against Vanuatu or the Turks & Caicos, it is ridiculous that they have the same voting power as Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, and dare I say it England.
Third, the whole process of worldwide football administration needs to be transparent and run as a public company.
Fourth, the whole practicalities of Qatar need to be revisited. Too many workers are dying, and some players may be at risk if it goes ahead, so something needs to give. As far as Russia goes, it's too near and too sensitive to revisit in practical terms, so is bound to go ahead as it is a far more sensible option than Qatar ever was.
Now I'm not clever enough to say how 2 and 3 are achieved, but these things should be the terms of reference of an overhaul of FIFA before we worry about who the figurehead is...
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