The two investigations into irregularities in FIFA has resulted in indictments against 24 FIFA or National Officials and 5 Sports Marketing or Broadcasting Executives.
Not included in the above figures are three people who have been suspended for 90 days by the FIFA Ethics Committee. They are Michel Platini, Sepp Blatter and Jérôme Valcke.
There are probably others who have not yet been discovered or identified and who could be added to these lists. It is not the first time that the prospect of "earning a quick buck" has snowballed into a major crisis like this one in FIFA. Those that have been caught will also feel resentment against those who might get away "scot free" ! Revenge could be in the air and this could lead to further indictments !
FIFA in fact was rotten to the core. Will ALL offenders be caught ? No one can guarantee that, but FIFA must ensure a crisis like this can never happen again.
The Statutes of FIFA are being revised and hopefully with Professional advice. A measure which should be seriously considered is to stop any former FIFA Official, in the Head Office or in a National Organisation, from serving in any official capacity again in future.
FIFA needs to make a clean break from the past. Afterwards it could again command respect !
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