Sepp Blatter expected to seek another term as Fifa president
If he decides to stand, Sepp Blatter will win another four-year term as Fifa president, despite having said in 2011 that he wouldn’t.
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As if corruption allegations weren’t enough, Fifa is now accused of sexism – and on two fronts: ruling out women from leading an investigation and forcing Women’s World Cup games onto artificial turf.
If he decides to stand, Sepp Blatter will win another four-year term as Fifa president, despite having said in 2011 that he wouldn’t.
Uefa has told Fifa President Sepp Blatter not to stand for another term – but for some Fifa delegates it’s a case of better the devil you know.
Football’s major sponsors pile the pressure on Fifa over corruption allegations surrounding the Qatar World Cup in 2022. Sports Correspondent Keme Nzerem reports.
Fifa President Sepp Blatter is under pressure in Brazil and at home in Switzerland to prove that his organisation is fit for purpose.
The billions spent on the World Cup are “an absolute waste” according to some in Brazil – Sports Correspondent Keme Nzerem reports on the rage directed at Fifa.
Michael Garcia’s investigation into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids will be completed next week. The question now is whether he will look at new bribery allegations.
Fifa’s governance advisors disband with a clarion call on the need for strong leadership to see through the process of reform.
Fifa President Sepp Blatter apologises for his comments on racist abuse in football, saying they were “not totally correct”. Meanwhile, David Beckham describes his words as “appalling”.
Things at Fifa will not change, football writer Simon Kuper tells Channel 4 News – despite a leaked Fifa report alleging “overwhelming” evidence Mohamed Bin Hammam tried to bribe officials.
The scandal-hit Vice-President of Fifa, Jack Warner, resigns and Fifa says that all pending investigations into his conduct will close.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter is re-elected for another four years, as an FA move to postpone his “coronation” ends in humiliating failure.
Read in full the email from Jerome Valcke that many commentators believe is evidence that Qatar’s money had “bought” them the World Cup in 2022.
As big-name sponsors express “distress” at corruption allegations in football, former candidate for FIFA’s presidency Mohammed bin Hammam tells Channel 4 News “nobody can claim anything” against him.
Watching Sepp Blatter’s press conference I was constantly reminded of the video appearances of various Arab dictators on the cusp of losing their power. Defiance, anger, finger jabbing.