I can't see them cancelling Russia 2018 now but there is PLENTY of time to cancel Qatar 2022 and give it to Australia. 

 

FIFA is like a nest of roaches, as soon as the light is shone on them they scatter and hide.

Qatar are already claiming it is because of "islampophobia" that European countries want their world cup cancelled....So, remind me who most of the European countries voted for again?

Qatar are already claiming it is because of "islampophobia" that European countries want their world cup cancelled....So, remind me who most of the European countries voted for again?

 

As a nation they should be pretty careful of who they accuse of any kind of discrimination, people in glass house and all that. 

Too right, maybe someone should mention the 1000+ deaths of workers so far.

hopefully the yanks main aim is to block russia because of the sh*t they are trying to cause globally because nobody likes them and then block the arabs and try not to nuke them off the earth tbh.

 

who would take their kids to flippin terrorist central qatar, not to mention the slave labour, deaths, totalitarian corrupt 'govt'!

 

i think fans or each club should officially vote, just like an election, not these old corrupt fecks who are still trying to ruin the world for our kids!

 

its like mps getting to decide weather to vote themselves back in depending on how much money its worth to them etc

 

whole system needs a complete change otherwise it will just happen all over again, they are all opportunistic vultures

 

rant over

hopefully the yanks main aim is to block russia because of the sh*t they are trying to cause globally because nobody likes them and then block the arabs and try not to nuke them off the earth tbh.

 

who would take their kids to flippin terrorist central qatar, not to mention the slave labour, deaths, totalitarian corrupt 'govt'!

 

i think fans or each club should officially vote, just like an election, not these old corrupt fecks who are still trying to ruin the world for our kids!

 

its like mps getting to decide weather to vote themselves back in depending on how much money its worth to them etc

 

whole system needs a complete change otherwise it will just happen all over again, they are all opportunistic vultures

 

rant over

Errr...

 

To each their own I guess?

Too right, maybe someone should mention the 1000+ deaths of workers so far.

 

could we accuse them of Nepalaphobia?

So now its come out that the Irish FA accepted a 5 million pound bribe not to complain about Thierry Henry's handball at the 2010 World Cup.

So now its come out that the Irish FA accepted a 5 million pound bribe not to complain about Thierry Henry's handball at the 2010 World Cup.

So FIFA are guilty, the Irish F.A are guilty...........i wonder if the English F.A and UEFA have been up to no good. I actually think it's very likely that they have been, especially UEFA.

 

All i'm going to say is, Chelsea vs Barcelona, May 2009   

Edited June 5, 201511 yr by Scott Harris

So now its come out that the Irish FA accepted a 5 million pound bribe not to complain about Thierry Henry's handball at the 2010 World Cup.

After looking into this further, it seems to me that it's just your standard settlement that happens all the time in the business world.

After looking into this further, it seems to me that it's just your standard settlement that happens all the time in the business world.

 

I thought it sounded more like an out of court settlement rather than a bribe.  But why was it not mentioned at the time?  That's the thing that makes it sound dodgy.

This interview with the investigative journalist who did much of the groundwork for the investigation into FIFA/Blatter is a great read. Andrew Jennings is a hero.

Thanks for posting that, fantastic read!

I thought it sounded more like an out of court settlement rather than a bribe.  But why was it not mentioned at the time?  That's the thing that makes it sound dodgy.

Could be due to the fact that it would set a dangerous precedent if it was announced or that the FAI are more concerned with lining their pockets rather than helping Irish football so kept it quiet. Both seem likely to me. 

People are finally starting to spill the beans about what has gone on under Blatter. My guess is that this is just the start and a whole lot more will come out.

Random thought, the handball thing has made me wonder if refs' decision making will be under the spotlight i.e. if there's some form of 'compensation' on the table. Can of worms.

Random thought, the handball thing has made me wonder if refs' decision making will be under the spotlight i.e. if there's some form of 'compensation' on the table. Can of worms.

 

When an organisation and it's top brass, is as unlawful as Fifa has been, anything is possible.

Remodez I know you love to take the contrarian view, but that was not a standard settlement, it was a blatant bribe to keep their mouths shut and no pursue a court case against FIFA. Why else make them sign a confidentiality agreement. They feel they can do anything they like.

After looking into this further, it seems to me that it's just your standard settlement that happens all the time in the business world.

 

The difference is that with a standard settlement the money goes to those who have been wronged. In this case money went backdoor to the Irish FA to be spent on who knows what while the players and fans, the people who actually matter, got shafted once again.

Remodez I know you love to take the contrarian view, but that was not a standard settlement, it was a blatant bribe to keep their mouths shut and no pursue a court case against FIFA. Why else make them sign a confidentiality agreement. They feel they can do anything they like.

You could put a spin on all settlements and call them bribes if you really wanted to.

 

In this case I think they did the right thing, if they had gone ahead with the court case then it sets a precedent and you'll have teams/FA's challenging referee mistakes in court. That would be absurd. 

 

The difference is that with a standard settlement the money goes to those who have been wronged. In this case money went backdoor to the Irish FA to be spent on who knows what while the players and fans, the people who actually matter, got shafted once again.

It's still a settlement, the money was given with the intention of keeping the matter out of court.

 

FAI were the ones who made the case and they were the ones who got the money. How the funds were put to use afterwards is nothing to do with FIFA, that's down to the corrupt FAI. 

This is great, FIFA financed movie about FIFA and the ridiculousness of it all. 

 

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2015/06/05/the-19-most-ridiculous-moments-in-terrible-fifa-movie-united-passions

But making a settlement still sets a precedent, doing it and trying to cover it up shows it was a bribe, not a settlement. It shows fifa believe they can basically buy there way out of anything.

You could put a spin on all settlements and call them bribes if you really wanted to.

 

In this case I think they did the right thing, if they had gone ahead with the court case then it sets a precedent and you'll have teams/FA's challenging referee mistakes in court. That would be absurd. 

 

It's still a settlement, the money was given with the intention of keeping the matter out of court.

 

FAI were the ones who made the case and they were the ones who got the money. How the funds were put to use afterwards is nothing to do with FIFA, that's down to the corrupt FAI. 

 

I think you've got a point that it for all intents and purposes was a settlement, but it was just handled in an amateurish, obfuscated manner which is the hallmark of FIFA under Blatter. In cases like this a settlement would be declared even if the figure wasn't but Blatter and co didn't seem to feel the need to even say that.

 

The FAI need to answer some questions about this too, because they seem to have pocketed the money without telling the coaches or players which is absolutely disgusting. If they want to call it 'justice' then how about letting the stakeholders (including the fans who had the chance for a once in a lifetime experience apparently robbed from them) know too? 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3112159/Sepp-Blatter-named-former-lover-Cristiano-Ronaldo-s-ex-girlfriend-model-Irina-Shayk-bizarre-claims-Spanish-media.html

 

This is actually f**king amazing if it's true.

 

Seriously.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3112159/Sepp-Blatter-named-former-lover-Cristiano-Ronaldo-s-ex-girlfriend-model-Irina-Shayk-bizarre-claims-Spanish-media.html

 

This is actually f**king amazing if it's true.

 

Seriously.

Lordy, I'm at a loss! If it's true it is unsettling to say the least.

Eeeeeuuuuuuwwwwwww!!!!!!!