Switzerland seek Fifa arrests!

[Blue in Munich]

Wouldn't it be ironic if the newly appointed US Attorney General Loretta Lynch (who is behind this) finally brings Blatter down. The one country in the world that really does not give that much of a crap about soccer really and has plenty of other sports they care about more. Perhaps that's why no one else has the balls to do this. You go girl.

As happy as I am to see someone finally take this dodgy lot on, I have a nagging thought that the motive isn't entirely altruistic; as the most powerful nation in the world suddenly starts to see an increase in fans and a rise in the standard of their league, they take on the current ruling body. If successful they've suddenly got a prize seat at the top table. Hhmmm………… :mmm:

Only problem is that Blatter himself hasn't been arrested,

Softly softly catchee monkey Phil. It's the US of A; arrest all his supporters and see which ones plead the 5th and which one turns State's evidence. I can almost hear the plea bargaining from here.

Well if these charges are proven then any sane CEO or whatever he is would resign if this has all happened on his watch. As he would either have to be incredibly incompetent if he did not know it was happening, or complicit in it if he was, at the very least, turning a blind eye. Or even worse.

Hopefully this will be the straw that breaks the camels back and all the FIFA delegates will all start turning against Blatter, and in years to come we will look back and wonder how on earth he was allowed to get away with it for so long.

Should you mention "sane CEO" and Slippery Sepp in the same post?

 

[Doon frae Troon]

IMO Blatter is just a puppet, organised crime and the money laundering bankers are in control.

 

[Fish]

:rofl:

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Hardly surprising Blatter is insisting the vote goes ahead. Talk about easy street. Planned?

 

[gazr99]

I can just sense that in some way these arrests will end up helping Blatter in the vote Friday.

Jack Warner is as corrupt as they come though how many times has he been accused of bribery

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

UEFA demanding that the vote planned for Friday is postponed - FIFA will probably ignore. Blatter already seeking out the high ground from which to seek laud, honour and re-election.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I can just sense that in some way these arrests will end up helping Blatter in the vote Friday.

Jack Warner is as corrupt as they come though how many times has he been accused of bribery

Pretty much this - Blatters oops are the ones it appears that are getting investigated

 

[HomerJSimpson]

UEFA demanding that the vote planned for Friday is postponed - FIFA will probably ignore. Blatter already seeking out the high ground from which to seek laud, honour and re-election.

If Uefa choose not to vote en masse and another federation follows suit would that not force Blatter's hand. Not saying it will happen but it questions what Uefa's point is if they simply bow down and toe the Blatter line

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

If Uefa choose not to vote en masse and another federation follows suit would that not force Blatter's hand. Not saying it will happen but it questions what Uefa's point is if they simply bow down and toe the Blatter line

Well UEFA Spokesman has stated clearly they want the vote postponed - so it doesn't sound like UEFA are going to be subservient to Blatter on this occasion,

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Well UEFA Spokesman has stated clearly they want the vote postponed - so it doesn't sound like UEFA are going to be subservient to Blatter on this occasion,

BUT if Blatter says the vote is on, do you think Uefa won't vote. Is it a vote per Uefa nation or does the Uefa vote count for a certain percentage as one vote?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Well UEFA Spokesman has stated clearly they want the vote postponed - so it doesn't sound like UEFA are going to be subservient to Blatter on this occasion,

Is it not the countries FA that vote as opposed to the confederations ?

 

[Beezerk]

Blatter is finished IMO, I can't see how he and to some degree FIFA can continue if UEFA were to pull out. As has already been mentioned there's a whole host who've already pleaded guilty and are ready to sing like canaries, today is just the start of it.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Blatter is finished IMO, I can't see how he and to some degree FIFA can continue if UEFA were to pull out. As has already been mentioned there's a whole host who've already pleaded guilty and are ready to sing like canaries, today is just the start of it.

I guess the question is will Uefa pull out and suffer the inevitable sanctions Fifa will impose

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Blatter is finished IMO, I can't see how he and to some degree FIFA can continue if UEFA were to pull out. As has already been mentioned there's a whole host who've already pleaded guilty and are ready to sing like canaries, today is just the start of it.

I have no doubt that Blatter will just sail through this all without a fly touching him

He is a very very clever bloke and will make sure nothing sticks

He hasn't resigned when all the previous scandals happened - don't see it starting anytime soon

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I have no doubt that Blatter will just sail through this all without a fly touching him

He is a very very clever bloke and will make sure nothing sticks

He hasn't resigned when all the previous scandals happened - don't see it starting anytime soon

Teflon

 

[Beezerk]

I guess the question is will Uefa pull out and suffer the inevitable sanctions Fifa will impose

I can't see how FIFA can continue in its current form.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

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:rofl: Quality

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I can't see how FIFA can continue in its current form.

A couple of brown envelopes and expensive watches should be enough

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I can't see how FIFA can continue in its current form.

Backhanders and the collapse of any investigation as Blatter just gets stronger

 

[Beezerk]

Backhanders and the collapse of any investigation as Blatter just gets stronger

I think you're overestimating his power against the FBI and US law system.