Because the news of the FIFA Corruption Scandal has been coming thick and fast, we at 32 Flags want to give you a daily wrap up of the days’ proceedings as well as reflect back on some things we talked about throughout the day. This is “The FIFA Corruption Scandal Roundup.”
More Indictments
The New York Times is reporting another round of indictments is likely to happen within and outside of FIFA.
Blatter Already Not Fulfilling Promises
Can’t say anyone around here is shocked Sepp Blatter is already not fulfilling his promises made running for FIFA President. It’s only been 24 hours and…
So Blatter’s pre-vote promise of an extra-World Cup spot for CONCACAF – ditched less than 24 hours after re-election.
— Simon Evans (@sgevans) May 30, 2015
if you read nothing else, see this. “We will change things, beginning tomorrow.” Well, today is tomorrow. http://t.co/KF3aIK8D4q — Bob Ley (@BobLeyESPN) May 30, 2015
Blatter’s “Non Presidential” Interview
Speaking of Sepp, Blatter gave an interview with Swiss television where he finally went off on the indictments saying that the US is only pursuing indictments for losing the 2022 World Cup hosting job to Qatar.