Most of the euros should be waking up. I hope they're ready for this day ahead.

The 61st FIFA Congress has approved the Agenda and the vote for the president will go forward.

Now FIFA can get back to work and now start the investigation of the alleged bribery of CONCACAF members by Bin Hammam. This may take some time before it starts.

The English Chairman of the FA, David Bernstein really made no real points as to what benefit there would be in postponing the election, who would run against Blatter, and when that would happen.

Now many people will complain about Blatter getting re-elected, but the reality is he did not cause the original problem and FIFA is in the process of acting on the information it has been given. As Sepp said, "crisis, what crisis"?
FIFA is not broke, it works just fine. They have identified the problem (which is a managers main role, to be aware of all issues). Sepp has acknowledged that there are problems inside FIFA's processes. And he has also acted on those problems. Now he will lead the way to fix those problems he has identified. He has fulfilled his role.

It just will not happen in the short one hour prime time slot drama we are all used to and that new "news" will not be received well by the public.

The process will take time and who knows what other information will come out once the FIFA Ethics committee starts the investigation they have confirmed appears to have merit. During this process Bin Hammam will get his due process to clear his name and remain as the head of AFC. Jack Warner will get his chance to stay as the head of CONCACAF, and Chuck Glazer will be assisted in showing his proof of wrong doing.

The preseason is now complete, and the games can now get started.

* The English did a great job of shooting themselves in the foot when in reality they really had nothing to gain, but the constant complaining by them, is nothing new for those on the continent of Europe.

One of the best scenes in movie history. Good post JW. Love when the whip knocks out the girl's cigarette.

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/story...-scandal-060111

"In the future the World Cup will be decided by the FIFA Congress. The executive committee will create a shortlist - but will make no recommendations only a list - and the Congress will decide on the venue.''

Well there goes our chance in the future of getting World Cups as everybody's best aircraft carrier parked outside your eyesight view neighbor... Not good, not good at all.

This is the kind of remarks we want to hear now.

''The FIFA ship is in troubled waters but this ship must be brought back on the right track,'' Blatter said in an opening address. ''I am the captain of the ship.''

''It is therefore my duty and responsibility to see to it that we get back on track.''

'Reforms will be made and not just touchups but radical decisions,'' Blatter said in his speech to the 208 delegations.

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/story...se-race-0601111





On Wednesday, German federation President Theo Zwanziger said Qatar's victory in December's vote should be reviewed in light of ''speculations and corruption allegations.'' Qatar has denied any wrongdoing.

''It looks like England always has something to complain about,'' said Grondona, who joined FIFA's ruling panel 23 years ago.

Grondona's speech, before his scheduled introduction to FIFA's financial report, was warmly applauded.

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/story...nd-media-060111

Hardly news that we find fault with the way they run the game and stand up for the sport. What Ma-fifa object to is being caught as a bunch of crooks.

The Argentinian himself asked for a knighthood & to have the FA Cup renamed in his honour for supporting our 2018 bid ffs !

Oh and don't forget, despite it being almost 30 years since we beat them down in the Falklands, the Argies don't do nice when it comes to the UK.

I don't think they did.

Are you complaining again Brit?