Huh. It actually sounds pretty reasonable. I mean, the writer ascribes lots of things to colonialism that I wouldn’t, but mostly sounds sensible.
It’s an interesting perspective, but it’s hard not to wonder how much money flowed from Africa to FIFA in the course of the bidding process. Getting kickbacks from the ruling family of Qatar is one thing, but I’d like to hope that even FIFA was less greedy about exploiting poorer nations who can less afford it.
I liked this part:
After Africa and South America had had their turns in Blatter’s rotational system, the pendulum swung back to Europe. England was believed to have a fair chance for 2018 until their media poked its priggish nose into sensitive places. The Sunday Times pulled off a ‘Fake Sheik’ stunt and caught two FIFA delegates on camera agreeing to sell their vote for a sum of money. FIFA suspended the pair, but the English bid lost many friends in high areas.
How dare the English media poke it’s priggish nose into sensitive places and TAKE PICTURES OF FIFA DELEGATES AGREEING TO SELL THEIR VOTE FOR MONEY.
But why should the English lose many friends in high areas because they uncovered corruption? Were these *friends in high places" upset that their bribes as usual scheme had been uncovered?
You can’t make this stuff up folks! The scandals are becoming more entertaining than the matches!
Uefa plots to break away from Fifa and host a rival tournament
Could this actually happen? I’m skeptical.
This goes one better - FIFA has bankrolled a film about Blatter and his heroic defence of ethics. It’s to be released in the US on Friday! 
That’s just awesome chutzpah right there.
I just noticed this.
I’m glad I’ve made my mark on this forum. One person remembers my allegiance
Doubtful. I mean this is Africa’s, Asia’s, and Central America’s biggest fears come to life - that Europe’s crusade on this is merely a cover for an attempt to roll back the globalization that started under Havelange, who btw, was a Brazilian. Likely Brazil and Argentina aren’t going to be all that interested in a new global soccer body dominated by Europeans again.
FWIW, a figure no less than Pele congratulated Blatter for his victory, which I guess indicates which way Brazil may go on a plan like this.
To be honest, I think any chance for a splinter FIFA may have to come from the US (in a group along with CONCACAF and CONMEBOL which invites the rest of the world along) - normally that’d be seen kind of like a bad thing (US unilateralism isn’t much loved in the world), but the combination of the US not dominating soccer (as Europe has done in the past) and the FBI investigation may allow for a more receptive reaction. But even then, a stretch.
Well, a UEFA/CONMEBOL tournament would be the de facto World Cup, at least in terms of finding the best team in the world. I suspect Brazil will not be all that eager to quit FIFA considering that one of their delegates was among those arrested.
Its a pipe dream (as of yet). Some Brits and N Euros want it, Never mind Brazil/Argentina, the Spanish and the French, whose clubs are heavily bankrolled by GCC investors will balk at the idea.
Blatter just resigned.
The link below is a live update so hopefully it will remain.
I knew it, I just knew it!
It’s the Jooooooz who are behind the whole thing!
Thats was a short lived term.
I hereby vote for Luis Figo.
Woohoo!!! Ding dong!
Sepp B’later?
Longer than some Italian Prime Ministers. {rimshot}
Most South Korean prime ministers can only dream of being in office that long.
I guess Blatter realized that he can’t run FIFA from prison. Or while hiding in a non-extradition country.
What’s he getting for his lovely parting gift?
No way he left voluntarily. I wonder just who explained to him that the gravy train was stopped and he would have to get off it.
Blatter’s resignation will actually take place sometime after the next FIFA election. And that election may take place in early 2016.
*Elections are expected to take place sometime between December and March.
“I will continue to exercise my function (until the new election),” said Blatter, who looked strained and serious while reading a statement in French before walking off without taking questions.*