Re: FIFA Investigation and Elections Thread

by DeletedUser#1 Sat May 30, 2015 7:38 am

Ganso wrote:
Natalie Portman wrote:

All WCs held in Europe/USA , Africa/Asia each 1 WC spot, USA automatic entry every time

im fine with that

then it should be renamed to "Rich Capitalist Countries Cup" ....not the "World Cup"

by breva Sat May 30, 2015 8:05 am

Natalie Portman wrote:
Ganso wrote:
Natalie Portman wrote:

All WCs held in Europe/USA , Africa/Asia each 1 WC spot, USA automatic entry every time

im fine with that

then it should be renamed to "Rich Capitalist Countries Cup" ....not the "World Cup"

Ok, I can live with that.

by rwo power Sat May 30, 2015 8:30 am

Natalie Portman wrote:then it should be renamed to "Rich Capitalist Countries Cup" ....not the "World Cup"

Well, "Ultra Rich Sheikh's Cup" or "Russian Warmonger's Cup" doesn't have too much appeal either :coffee:

by Thimmy Sat May 30, 2015 5:42 pm

Another shady George W. Bush election Laughing

by rwo power Sat May 30, 2015 5:53 pm

Wolfgang Niersbach, who was freshly promoted to ExCo member, suddenly said that he "trusts Sepp Blatter" :facepalm:

I'd really love to know what Blatter has in his hands that he can so easily blackmail the DFB and Niersbach. Can't be just some thick envelopes... hmm

by Unique Sat May 30, 2015 5:54 pm

Thimmy wrote:Another shady George W. Bush election

good ol George dubya bush. eco smile

by Unique Sat May 30, 2015 5:57 pm

rwo power wrote:Wolfgang Niersbach, who was freshly promoted to ExCo member, suddenly said that he "trusts Sepp Blatter"

I'd really love to know what Blatter has in his hands that he can so easily blackmail the DFB and Niersbach. Can't be just some thick envelopes...

bit off topic. but how cool is the name wolfgang. you see wolfgang and think of a pack of wild beasts. in England we give people boring names like dave. eco smile

by rwo power Sat May 30, 2015 6:06 pm

MR BOND wrote:bit off topic. but how cool is the name wolfgang. you see wolfgang and think of a pack of wild beasts. in England we give people boring names like dave.

Well, would be nice if Niersbach would live up to it and tear Blatter apart. But instead he decides to smile, shake hands and roll over...

by Unique Sat May 30, 2015 6:07 pm

rwo power wrote:
MR BOND wrote:bit off topic. but how cool is the name wolfgang. you see wolfgang and think of a pack of wild beasts. in England we give people boring names like dave.
Well, would be nice if Niersbach would live up to it and tear Blatter apart. But instead he decides to smile, shake hands and roll over...

by Hapless_Hans Sat May 30, 2015 6:26 pm

Dackelgang Niersbach

by futbol Sat May 30, 2015 6:31 pm

Pudelgang more like. hmm

by rwo power Sat May 30, 2015 10:39 pm

Sheepgang

by breva Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:23 am

Jack Warner cites "The Onion" (a U.S. comedy publication) in his defense. Check it out at 5:03. Unbelievable

by RedOranje Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:34 am

RedOranje wrote:
FIFA Frantically Announces 2015 Summer World Cup In United States
Global Soccer Tournament To Kick Off In America Later This Afternoon

http://www.theonion.com/article/fifa-frantically-announces-2015-summer-world-cup-u-50525
The Onion on point again.

breva wrote:Jack Warner cites "The Onion" (a U.S. comedy publication) in his defense. Check it out at 5:03. Unbelievable

by M99 Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:35 am

You couldn't make this up Laughing

by zigra Tue Jun 02, 2015 5:15 am

rwo power wrote:Wolfgang Niersbach, who was freshly promoted to ExCo member, suddenly said that he "trusts Sepp Blatter"

I'd really love to know what Blatter has in his hands that he can so easily blackmail the DFB and Niersbach. Can't be just some thick envelopes...

Niersbach has always been an utter useless pos.
Bribing him can't be difficult.

by Art Morte Tue Jun 02, 2015 11:25 pm

There's definitely more reason behind it than what he said, something about not having a mandate from everyone, that he has known for years.

I don't want Platini, he is too close to the same circle that Blatter is part of.

by Jay29 Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:33 am

Chuck Blazer admits he accepted bribes for France 98 and South African 2010:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/32998735

Full transcript of his guilty plea here:

http://documents.latimes.com/chuck-blazers-guilty-plea-transcript/

by breva Thu Jun 04, 2015 3:03 am

"INTERPOL issues Red Notices for former FIFA officials and executives wanted by US authorities"

LYON, France – At the request of US authorities, INTERPOL Red Notices – or international wanted persons alerts – have been issued for two former FIFA officials and four corporate executives for charges including racketeering, conspiracy and corruption.
The Red Notices have been issued for;
Jack Warner, Trinidad & Tobago national, former FIFA vice president and executive committee member, CONCACAF president, CFU president and Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) special adviser.
Nicolás Leoz, Paraguayan national, former FIFA executive committee member and CONMEBOL president.
Alejandro Burzaco, Argentine national, controlling principal of Torneos y Competencias S.A., a sports marketing business based in Argentina, and its affiliates.
Hugo Jinkis and Mariano Jinkis, Argentine nationals, controlling principals of Full Play Group S.A., a sports marketing business based in Argentina, and its affiliates.
José Margulies (also known as José Lazaro), Brazilian national, controlling principal of Valente Corp. and Somerton Ltd., broadcasting businesses.
Red Notices are one of the ways in which INTERPOL informs its member countries that an arrest warrant has been issued for an individual by a judicial authority and seeks the location and arrest of wanted persons with a view to extradition or similar lawful action."

http://www.interpol.int/News-and-media/News/2015/N2015-071

by RedOranje Thu Jun 04, 2015 4:10 am

The FBI has expanded its investigation to include the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding process as well now.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/03/fbi-investigating-fifa-2018-2022-world-cup

Interesting to note that, as I understand it, Blazer's bribe for the 1998 World Cup was actually to vote for Morocco, who France beat out.

by breva Thu Jun 04, 2015 4:37 am

RedOranje wrote:The FBI has expanded its investigation to include the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding process as well now.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/03/fbi-investigating-fifa-2018-2022-world-cup

Interesting to note that, as I understand it, Blazer's bribe for the 1998 World Cup was actually to vote for Morocco, who France beat out.

Yes, I heard that too. When that happens the word usually gets out that the "bribee" is not trustworthy. How did they gain the trust of later "bribers". Maybe they used a different front man every four years. Laughing

by sportsczy Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:14 am

RO.... gonna need a flow chart pretty soon of who bribed who, for how much, when and why Laughing

I'm already confused Laughing

by RedOranje Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:32 am

In this specific instance it's not terribly complex. Blazer accepted a bribe to vote for Morocco... who lost to France anyway. Morocco, or someone who wanted them to host a WC, tried and failed to buy their way into getting the 1998 one.

by sportsczy Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:43 am

Warner is squealing.... this is really starting to get interesting. I foresee political assassinations soon.

http://www.espnfc.com/fifa-world-cup/story/2478293/former-fifa-vice-president-jack-warner-fears-for-his-life

by RedOranje Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:37 am

I have trouble taking anything he says particularly seriously after the whole "Onion" thing.

by sportsczy Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:54 am

Did you know he's running for President of Trinidad & Tabago Laughing

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