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FIFA Corruption

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saskskier
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Sounds like kind of a gong show. Does it matter? Doe anyone care? I don't follow soccer/football much, but I'm about as surprised as I would be if a bunch of boxing organizers were arrested for fixing fights. Not even a little bit.

http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/2015/05/27/fifa-arrests-8-things-to-know-about-soccers-latest-scandal.html

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May 28 2015 1:00PM
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*Nickdel*
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Not to surprised by this. Any major city trying to host a major sporting event will obviously try and bride officials to get a better bid
May 28 2015 1:19PM
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S.J.W
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/772010/Last-Week-Tonight-with-John-Oliver--FIFA-and-the-World-Cup--HBO-
May 28 2015 1:24PM
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TheSteezyKoala
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This is pretty huge for soccer. Fifas corruption has been known for a while now but this is the first time anything has been done about it. Hopefully the whole organization gets revamped or a new International Footballing Association is made.
May 28 2015 3:47PM
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Ghini
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If Blatter gets elected, wich will happen, UEFA said they might get out. Thats just a threat but they really should do it. After that all European countries and their national federations will get out and dont enter FIFA tournaments. Create a new international federation and carry on, the rest of the world will follow European football.. If not..well than they are just bigger idiots than they are now..
When FIFA and Blatter are done all his alies wil testify against him, he loses all his money and power, everybody happy..
To bad UEFA probably doesnt have the balls to get out.. Pun intended..
May 28 2015 5:56PM
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90053
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blatter is fucked, i can't see the usa arresting anyone without sufficient evidence to charge them, someone will end up grassing blatter out

so glad this has finally happened
May 28 2015 6:23PM
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miroz
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TheSteezyKoalaThis is pretty huge for soccer. Fifas corruption has been known for a while now but this is the first time anything has been done about it. Hopefully the whole organization gets revamped or a new International Footballing Association is made.


Not the first time, the article said that FIFA has "weathered" plenty of corruption investigations. This is the first time that the US Federal Gov't has gotten involved though.

I think it's great, and more can be done. Toss those fuckers in jail and put the stolen money back into the world's sport. It's bullshit that Blatter is walking and talking like all this is well and good for FIFA, when really there's no way that any of this went on without him knowing about it. Hopefully he's not reelected, but apparently he only has one challenger and is expected to win a fifth term.
May 28 2015 7:11PM
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las.
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I hope Blatter is literally shitting his pants right now, because he should be. Interesting to see where legal proceedings, and the tournament itself will go from here.
May 28 2015 7:21PM
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TheSteezyKoala
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mirozNot the first time, the article said that FIFA has "weathered" plenty of corruption investigations. This is the first time that the US Federal Gov't has gotten involved though.

I think it's great, and more can be done. Toss those fuckers in jail and put the stolen money back into the world's sport. It's bullshit that Blatter is walking and talking like all this is well and good for FIFA, when really there's no way that any of this went on without him knowing about it. Hopefully he's not reelected, but apparently he only has one challenger and is expected to win a fifth term.


I know there have been reports and investigations but I meant on more of a grand scale, this is really the first time that someone has followed through on the accusations.
May 28 2015 8:25PM
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Lonely
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Honestly fifa is one of the most corrupt organizations. It's also difficult to expose/do something about it because they are more or less the biggest.
May 28 2015 8:30PM
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Ghini
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las.I hope Blatter is literally shitting his pants right now, because he should be.


He is not. People that are so f*cked up think they are above the law, untouchable, especially after so many years of being in control and getting away with everything, they will do everything to get what they want, its all or nothing. Blatter could have walked away with his pockets filled but thats not what someone like that craves, they are power hungry, addicts, and they want more and more. If things go wrong or the heat is up and they get away with it, they love that feeling even more. Its like adrenaline junkies, they want more and more. Blatter will never walk away, he is not scared, he is an addict with some serious personality disorders.
May 29 2015 3:51AM
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las.
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CamembertHe is not. People that are so f*cked up think they are above the law, untouchable, especially after so many years of being in control and getting away with everything, they will do everything to get what they want, its all or nothing. Blatter could have walked away with his pockets filled but thats not what someone like that craves, they are power hungry, addicts, and they want more and more. If things go wrong or the heat is up and they get away with it, they love that feeling even more. Its like adrenaline junkies, they want more and more. Blatter will never walk away, he is not scared, he is an addict with some serious personality disorders.


You're probably right. Regardless of his character though, his cronies are being swooped up, and the list of federations and nations calling for his head is growing rapidly - the walls are closing in
May 29 2015 6:03AM
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DubV134
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las.I hope Blatter is literally shitting his pants right now, because he should be. Interesting to see where legal proceedings, and the tournament itself will go from here.


More likely he's reviewing a victory speech for today's election
May 29 2015 9:25AM
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Ghini
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2nd round of voting is needed, no 2/3 win..
May 29 2015 12:59PM
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Ghini
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Blatter got 133 votes, Ali 73, 3 votes invalid..

F*ck Blatter
May 29 2015 1:01PM
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Laurent.
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CamembertTo bad UEFA probably doesnt have the balls to get out.. Pun intended..


UEFA barks but never bites.
May 29 2015 1:08PM
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saskskier
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Ali withdraws...
May 29 2015 1:21PM
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*Nickdel*
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saskskierAli withdraws...


And another corrupt year Blatter. This guy is a huge hack
May 29 2015 1:30PM
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Ghini
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*Nickdel*year


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4 years..
May 29 2015 2:26PM
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deleted5
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Why can't they all just watch some other soccer league, and boycott this event. Its soccer it's unbearable to watch anyway.
May 29 2015 4:44PM
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S.J.W
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LonelyHonestly fifa is one of the most corrupt organizations. It's also difficult to expose/do something about it because they are more or less the biggest.


The US department of justice, FBI and the IRS are all going after FIFA now. 7 FIFA officials were arrested in a Zurich hotel and are all facing charges on money laundering, wire fraud and international racketeering. As well as accept millions of dollar in bribes. Seriously hope FIFA gets brought down.
May 29 2015 8:56PM
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90053
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Cmon sepp blatter resigns
Jun 2 2015 12:52PM
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*Nickdel*
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90053Cmon sepp blatter resigns


Does that surprise you? Why would some resign who claims they knew nothing about the corruption
Jun 2 2015 1:03PM
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90053
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*Nickdel*Does that surprise you? Why would some resign who claims they knew nothing about the corruption


i'm just happy that he's going
Jun 2 2015 1:06PM
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*Nickdel*
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90053i'm just happy that he's going


I'm right there with you. Would love to hear what he has to say in his press conference
Jun 2 2015 1:21PM
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*DUMBCAN*
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It's just kinda weird that he's resigning so soon after being 'elected' president again.

Can only be good though. I'm interested in seeing who the replacement candidates are.
Jun 2 2015 1:25PM
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Laurent.
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*DUMBCAN*It's just kinda weird that he's resigning so soon after being 'elected' president again.


He probably just wanted to be re-elected, so he can step down himself, go down victorious.
Jun 2 2015 1:43PM
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*Nickdel*
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Laurent.He probably just wanted to be re-elected, so he can step down himself, go down victorious.


I think some more information was found out and hes trying to get out while he still can. Either that or the cops are on to him and hes trying to dip out. Hes not in a good position either way
Jun 2 2015 1:50PM
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cobra_commander
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/772364/What-a-lovely-day----Mad-Max-Fury-Road-
Jun 2 2015 2:21PM
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Ghini
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Great day..but only time will tell what will happen.. I think its weird that he still wants to change stuff untill there is a new president. Who wants that? What will he do? Its just wrong..
Lets hope investigations will not stop and all filthy dicks get what they deserve..
Jun 2 2015 2:32PM
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90053
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CamembertGreat day..but only time will tell what will happen.. I think its weird that he still wants to change stuff untill there is a new president. Who wants that? What will he do? Its just wrong..
Lets hope investigations will not stop and all filthy dicks get what they deserve..


he can help ensure the president elected after him is one that will cover his tracks, which would be disastrous
Jun 2 2015 3:14PM
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cobra_commander
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90053he can help ensure the president elected after him is one that will cover his tracks, which would be disastrous


if the fbi can get help from the nsa, that would be futile...
Jun 2 2015 4:44PM
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