Jack Warner promised a new “tsunami” against Sepp Blatter. The anti-Blatter brigade, failing to recognise the angry ranting of a disgraced attention seeker, rubbed their hands together. Sure, FIFA needs to change, but there is a bigger picture which needs to inform the process. Continue reading
The new season is here. We can soon forget about the transfer window, but what do we actually want from this season? Here’s my rather improbable list. Continue reading
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has repeated calls for a revolution against FIFA. Under a thin veil lies the intention to create a European Super League for the further enrichment of greedy clubs. Should we hail the idea of “anyone but Blatter”, or is it a case of better the devil you know? Would the creation of a European Super League destroy the rest of football? Continue reading
By retracting her claims of bribery and corruption within the 2022 bid team, the Qatar whistleblower may have handed FIFA a PR coup and a little breathing space, but the smoking gun of the Zug report is the real problem for Sepp Blatter and co. Continue reading
Jack Warner’s resignation and the desperate battle for power at the heart of CONCACAF could have very serious ramifications for FIFA. At the centre of it all are Lisle Austin and a courtroom in the Bahamas. Continue reading
Welcome my friends! I, Sepp Blatter, am here to tell you all about what is happening within the FIFA, all the wonderful things we are doing for football and our efforts to bring peace to world in a way in which Monsiuer Nobel would be proud! Continue reading
FIFA are considering increasing the number of international friendlies. With Europe’s clubs already unhappy about fixture congestion and the use of their players, this is a risky move which could result in a rebellion. Continue reading
After a series of withering attacks on the FA by FIFA congress for their proposal to postpone the election, I ask: Should the FA leave FIFA? After all, Ken Bates has proposed just that. But what would be the consequences for the FA and English football? Here are some possibilities. Continue reading
The FA decision to take a stand against FIFA may be belated, but David Bernstein deserves credit for instilling some backbone within the organisation at long last. Continue reading
FIFA has published the summary of the FA report into Lord Triesman’s allegations. FIFA claim that the report exonerates the four Executive Committee members that stand accused by Triesman. A study of the FA report itself, though, reveals something very different. Continue reading
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