FIFA BRIBES SCANDAL

At last some of the details of the FIFA Bribes Scandal have been revealed.  Once again money is at the root of all the evil. 

What has been disclosed now is perhaps only the tip of the iceberg, far from the complete story.  More will probably be revealed once all the questions have been answered about "Who knew What and When" !

No one in their right minds has ever been able to understand how Quatar, a non-footballing Nation with no stadiums and no experience to speak of, could be "awarded" the right to host the Finals of the World Cup in 2022 !  Everyone was dumbfounded, were they not ?

This Blog has repeatedly said that the Rules of FIFA need to be modernised.  Time limits must be enacted for elected officials.   Particularly the Membership of the Executive Committee and the role of President should revolve in such a way that no person or the country he represents can exeed two terms of office !

It can only be hoped that before the next elections of Officials and of the President no current members will be allowed to stand for re-election.  Were they not all somewhat naïve ?  Once is enough !

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