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Sepp Blatter on Swiss television lashed out hard at the European football federation UEFA and its president Michel Platini. This was reported by news agency ANP.
The 79-year-old Blatter, which was yesterday re-elected as president of the world federation FIFA, spoke of “hatred, which comes not only from one person to UEFA, but of an organization, who has not understood that I became president in 1998. “
UEFA president Platini had previously requested the FIFA boss to resign after justice in America fourteen officials, including FIFA members, was indicted for bribery and extortion. Most European unions openly took a stand against Blatter. His obvious response:
“I forgive everyone, but I do not forget.”
The arrests of seven officials in charge of the FBI two days before the congress in Zurich Blatter called no accident.
“There are indications that do not lie. The Americans were bidding to host the World Cup in 2022 and they have lost. Let’s also not forget that the US chief sponsor of Jordan, where my opponent (Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein) comes from. This whole affair stinks. “
Englishman Gill gets out FIFA administration
Meanwhile, given the Englishman David Gill his seat in the executive committee of FIFA. The former director of Manchester United does so in protest against the re-election of Sepp Blatter as president of the World Federation. He said:
“The terrible events of the past three days have convinced me that I am not a suitable board member under the current leadership.”
Gill is vice president of the British Football Association FA a place in the so-called executive committee of FIFA.
“I recognize that Blatter was democratically elected, but respect my reputation at stake. I do not see how things can change for the better within FIFA and Mr Blatter will remain at his post. “
Putin sent congratulatory telegram to Blatter
But not everyone is disappointed that Blatter as FIFA President was re-elected. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent him a telegram today to congratulate him personally. The Kremlin released a statement:
“The head of the Russian state has expressed confidence in Sepp Blatter. His experience, professionalism and authority will help him in his future work to further globalize and popularize football. “
Russia, which in 2018 hosts the World Cup, responded yesterday welcomed the re-election of 79-year-old Blatter via Alexei Sorokin, president of the World Cup organization, and sports minister Vitali Moetko
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