In his speech, after he had been banned from football for 8 years, Sepp Blatter revealed why he considers that he has been wrongly condemned !
Basically he considers that in accordance with the Articles of FIFA, the only way he can be deposed as President of FIFA, is by a secret vote of all the 209 member countries of FIFA. This means that he considers that he cannot be judged by the laws of any country, including those of Switzerland, where he was born and where he is also a resident !
Blatter says he will appeal to Neutral Courts to have the 8 year ban lifted, to restore him as President of FIFA. Why is this so urgent ? Has he not declared that it is his intention to resign before the next Presidential Election of FIFA on February 26, 2016 ? Or is it only for reasons connected with his vanity ?
Or does Blatter not accept that the payment he made to Platini could be considered as being suspicious ? For example, did Blatter or FIFA benefit from the services rendered by Platini ? Should Blatter personally, or FIFA, bear the cost ?
While Blatter has been at the Helm, nothing has ever been totally transparant. There have always been surprises ! When Blatter retires many will heave a sigh of relief !
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