So the representatives of football associations from Africa, Asia and various other parts of the 'third world' have decided to re-elect the totally discredited Sepp Blatter as President of FIFA. Most of the civilised world voted against him but were outnumbered by those who have benefited most from Blatter's largesse over the years.
That so many nations felt it was acceptable to simply ignore the corruption which Blatter has so signally failed to deal with over the last 17 years is terrifying. That Blatter, rather than accept his organisation's shortcomings, has accused the United States authorities and UEFA of being the real 'bad boys', is shocking. According to him, the FBI and UEFA are simply carrying out their own hate campaigns and vendettas against him and FIFA, for reasons of their own.
Blatter is a disgrace. FIFA is utterly corrupt. The only way for the civilised world to react to Blatter's re-election is to withdraw from FIFA and its events and set out on a new path. Sadly, this seems unlikely as there are too many vested interests and too many people who might stand to lose lucrative roles if FIFA collapses. However, the major sponsors on whom FIFA relies may provide the ultimate catalyst that brings about change, as their commercial interests come under threat.
We can only watch, wait and hope.
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