Interpol Issues Red Notice for FIFA Officials
Interpol released Red Notices for two former FIFA officials and two executives on charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and corruption.
Tag: Sepp Blatter
Olbermann Rips NFL’s Goodell: Worst Executive Now FIFA’s Blatter Stepped Down
On Wednesday’s “Olbermann” on ESPN2, host Keith Olbermann congratulated NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for now being the worst executive now that FIFA President Sepp Blatter has stepped down from his position. This is not Olbermann’s first time to bash the NFL
FIFA President Sepp Blatter Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
FIFA President Sepp Blatter resigned on Tuesday. The resignation comes just four days after Blatter won reelection to a fifth term and less than a week after a raid led to police taking away more than a half dozen of
U.S. Soccer Defies Sepp Blatter in Vote
The United States Soccer Federation vows to cast its ballot against Sepp Blatter as he seeks re-election as FIFA’s president today.
Vladimir Putin Blasts America’s FIFA Investigation
The FBI finally busted FIFA officials on corruption charges related to the World Cups scheduled for Russia and Qatar. Vladimir Putin, naturally, does not like this at all.
Asians, Europeans Split on Sepp Blatter as FIFA President
Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) President Michel Platini has asked Sepp Blatter to withdraw as a candidate for re-election as International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) president.
World Cup of Fraud: Blatter Under Pressure to Quit
The world’s most popular sport is in the midst of the biggest crisis in its history. Senior figures past and present stand charged with fraud, major sponsors are threatening to withdraw support and FIFA president Sepp Blatter is under pressure
FIFA’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
To say that Walter De Gregorio’s presser exuded a Kevin Bacon, remain-calm-all-is-well vibe would be understating matters.
FIFA: Presidential Elections Will Take Place
FIFA plans to hold an election this Friday for its highest office despite the arrest of officials of the soccer governing body in a corruption investigation.
Bribes And Kickbacks: FIFA Officials Arrested As Part Of Massive Corruption Probe Covering 20 Years
Allegations of corruption within the senior ranks of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have exploded once again following the arrest of several officials, including one Vice President of FIFA, in Switzerland. The suspects, alleged to have accepted bribes and
FIFA President Refuses to Suspend Israel over Alleged Discrimination
FIFA President Sepp Blatter visited with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and announced the country’s football association did not discriminate against Palestinians and will not receive a suspension.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter Avoids US Over FBI Investigation
FIFA President Sepp Blatter allegedly will not enter the United States due to an FBI investigation over rewarding the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Sepp Blatter Meets With Vladimir Putin, Claims the 2018 World Cup Will ‘Build Bridges’
FIFA President Sepp Blatter told the world via Twitter that he just met with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He claims the tournament will “build bridges.”
