When is a resignation not a resignation? When you’re the Pharaoh of FIFA, Sepp Blatter. Ol’ Sepper has announced he won’t be attending the final of the Women’s World Cup in Canada tonight. The way he explained that is really bizarre. “For as long as things remain unresolved, I won’t
Continue readingTag: FIFA
Trashy's World: Russia should NOT be allowed to host…
…the 2018 World Cup. As Clegg asserts in this article FIFA is unlikely to strip Putinland of the tourney, however. Responding this week after some German politicians called for Russia to be boycotted, Fifa said the 2018 tournament could be a “force for good”. Putin is an international criminal and
Continue readingThe brutal costs of the World Cup
As the scandal over Vladimir Putin’s $50-billion Olympics begins to fade, equally sordid scandals about the World Cup come to the fore. Brazil, which has won more World Cups than any other country. is holding the Cup this year. To date, things are not going well. Five stadiums scheduled for
Continue readingMusings on Canadian Politics: The Quebec Soccer Federation deserves condemnation
In the wake of the Quebec Soccer Federation’s banning of “turbans” on the playing field, FIFA has announced “turbans” can be worn on the field of play. FIFA issued a news release yesterday saying the Canadian Soccer Association should “allow male players in Canada to wear head covers.” Of course,
Continue readingTrashy's World: Christine Sinclair’s ludicrous ban…
…and fine is typical of the corrupt anachronism called FIFA! Like the IOC, it is a cabal of greed and very wealthy individuals who are interested in nothing else but seeing a great sport make as much money for them as possible… even if they have to degrade the Game
Continue readingTrashy's World: FIFA sucks… and so does the IOC…
This is such utter bullshit. Either the fix was in or that ref was just so completely incompetent that it defies imagination. And I know more than a little bit about the game. Tell ya what. If the players or the coach are fined for those justified remarks, I –
Continue readingWorld Headlines Review: Panem et Circenses South African Style
USA v Algeria, 2010 World Cup by jasonwhat A recent Sports Illustrated article, World Cup’s Empty Legacy, reports on the state of South Africa’s sports infrastructure several months after this summer’s final. While the 2010 World Cup was as much a success as any other in bringing together people from
Continue reading