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  1. Football: Time to shake off pointless pre-match handshake ritual
    JournalLive.co.uk logo JournalLive.co.uk 8 hours ago

    The gesture is a good one, but only when done freely and sincerely. Captains have shaken hands with each other and the officials for decades. Hopefully they always will, but it would not be the biggest shock ever if that fell victim to the copycat craze.

  2. Blatter to visit India
    Deccan Herald 23 hours ago

    Blatter, who is scheduled to visit Nepal during the AFC Challenge Cup (March 8-19), will be in India on March 9, All India Football Federation vice-president Subrata Dutta said on Monday. Blatter will meet the Executive Committee members of the AIFF,...

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    FIFA President Sepp Blatter shakes hands with Zambian players at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) before their finals football match against Ivory Coast at stade deI'Amite in Libreville, Gabon on February 12, 2012.

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter shakes hands with Zambian players at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) before their finals football match against Ivory Coast at stade deI'Amite in Libreville, Gabon on February 12, 2012. View Photo »

  4. He will always be remembered as a model professional and a fantastic ambassador for the game ... It was clear to all there that he was a man who exuded enthusiasm and passion for the game.
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: CBS News 2 months ago
  5. AIFF softens stand towards PLS
    Daily Pioneer 1 day ago

    It is not an AIFF stipulation. AIFF just wants to ensure good governance otherwise we would be troubled internationally. We just helped the tournament to follow a right path,” he added. FIFA boss to visit India next month In a much needed boost to...

  6. FIFA president Sepp Blatter to visit India next month
    Webindia123 1 day ago

    The AIFF will be bidding for the U-17 World Cup and FIFA in principle has agreed to award the tournament to India. The bidding process will take place next month. AIFF vice-president Subrata Dutta said Monday that Blatter's visit to India, slated for...

  7. FIFA boss Sepp Blatter to visit India next month
    NDTV logo NDTV 1 day ago

    Delhi: In a much needed boost to India's bid to host the 2017 Under-17 World Cup Football, FIFA President Sepp Blatter will visit the country early next month to have a first-hand account of the developmental work here. Blatter, who is scheduled to...

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    Ivorian President Alassane Quattara (L) stands for the national anthem along with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba (2nd L), Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (3rd L), CAF President Issa Hayatou (2nd R) and FIFA President Sepp Blatter...

    Ivorian President Alassane Quattara (L) stands for the national anthem along with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba (2nd L), Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (3rd L), CAF President Issa Hayatou (2nd R) and FIFA President Sepp Blatter... View Photo »

  9. All of these were given to me based on the critical roles I played in guaranteeing the FIFA Presidency to Sepp Blatter
    SOURCE: China Daily 4 weeks ago
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  11. FIFA chief Blatter to visit India next month
    IBN Live logo IBN Live 1 day ago
    FIFA chief Blatter to visit India next month

    Delhi: In a much needed boost to India's bid to host the 2017 Under-17 World Cup Football, FIFA President Sepp Blatter will visit the country early next month to have a first hand account of the developmental work here. Blatter, who is scheduled to...

  12. Africa: Hayatou, Blatter, Face the Press
    AllAfrica.com logo AllAfrica.com 1 day ago

    In his opening remarks, Hayatou congratulated the Gabon and Equatorial Guinea for the successful organisation of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. "They have set the bar high. On the quality of football, viewers and the general public are the judges. The...

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About Sepp Blatter

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Sepp Blatter (born March 10, 1936 in Visp, Valais, Switzerland) is the 8th and current President of FIFA. He was elected on June 8, 1998, succeeding Dr. João Havelange (Brazil). His Senior Vice President is Julio Grondona. Full Article

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Ivorian President Alassane Quattara (L) stands for the national anthem along with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba (2nd L), Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (3rd L), CAF President Issa Hayatou (2nd R) and FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) during the closing ceremony of...
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  1. Ivorian President Alassane Quattara (L) stands for the national anthem along with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba (2nd L), Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (3rd L), CAF President Issa Hayatou (2nd R) and FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) during the closing ceremony of... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Ivorian President Alassane Quattara (L) stands for the national anthem along with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba (2nd L), Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (3rd L), CAF President Issa Hayatou (2nd R) and FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) during the closing ceremony of...

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  2. Zambian team captain Christopher Katongo (Bottom L) celebrates his team's victory as he raises the African Cup of Nations trophy during an awards ceremony at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia, at the Stade de l'Amitie in... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Zambian team captain Christopher Katongo (Bottom L) celebrates his team's victory as he raises the African Cup of Nations trophy during an awards ceremony at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia, at the Stade de l'Amitie in...

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  3. Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba greets CAF President Issa Hayatou (C) and FIFA President Sepp Blatter after losing the African Cup of Nations final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia, on February 11, 2012, at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville. Zambia won the match in the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba greets CAF President Issa Hayatou (C) and FIFA President Sepp Blatter after losing the African Cup of Nations final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia, on February 11, 2012, at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville. Zambia won the match in the...

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  4. Zambia national football team captain Christopher Katongo (Bottom C) kisses the 2012 African Cup of Nations trophy during an awards ceremony following the African Cup of Nations final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia, on February 11, 2012, at the stade de l'Amitie in... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Zambia national football team captain Christopher Katongo (Bottom C) kisses the 2012 African Cup of Nations trophy during an awards ceremony following the African Cup of Nations final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia, on February 11, 2012, at the stade de l'Amitie in...

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  5. Zambia national football team captain Christopher Katongo (Bottom C) holds up the 2012 African Cup of Nations trophy during an awards ceremony following the African Cup of Nations final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia, on February 11, 2012, at the stade de l'Amitie in... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Zambia national football team captain Christopher Katongo (Bottom C) holds up the 2012 African Cup of Nations trophy during an awards ceremony following the African Cup of Nations final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia, on February 11, 2012, at the stade de l'Amitie in...

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  6. FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (L) walks with Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo before the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 12, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (L) walks with Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo before the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 12, 2012.

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  7. FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (2nd R) speaks with Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi (2nd L) as Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (L) and Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba are seen before the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (2nd R) speaks with Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi (2nd L) as Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (L) and Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba are seen before the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast...

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  8. FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (R), Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (2nd R), Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi (C), Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (2nd L) and Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou wave before the final match of the... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (R), Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (2nd R), Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi (C), Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (2nd L) and Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou wave before the final match of the...

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  9. FIFA president Sepp Blatter (C) gives a gift to Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (R), surronded by Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema (C-back), Confederation of African Football's (CAF) president Issa Hayatou (L) and Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni (R - back) before the Africa... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    FIFA president Sepp Blatter (C) gives a gift to Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (R), surronded by Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema (C-back), Confederation of African Football's (CAF) president Issa Hayatou (L) and Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni (R - back) before the Africa...

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  10. Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba, left, is presented with a pennant by FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter, right, before the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at Stade de L'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba, left, is presented with a pennant by FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter, right, before the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at Stade de L'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.

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  11. Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Issa Hayatou (L) and FIFA president Sepp Blatter (R) pose for a photograph with African Presidents (L-R) Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Benin's Thomas Boni Yayi and Gabon's Ali Bongo Ondimba before the final match of the... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Issa Hayatou (L) and FIFA president Sepp Blatter (R) pose for a photograph with African Presidents (L-R) Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Benin's Thomas Boni Yayi and Gabon's Ali Bongo Ondimba before the final match of the...

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  12. Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba, left, with FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter, right, during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday Feb. 12, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba, left, with FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter, right, during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday Feb. 12, 2012.

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  13. Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (R) speaks with FIFA's president Sepp Blatter before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match between Zambia and Ivory Coast at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville on February 12, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (R) speaks with FIFA's president Sepp Blatter before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match between Zambia and Ivory Coast at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville on February 12, 2012.

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  14. FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) speaks next to Confederation of African Football (CAN) President Issa Hayatou during a press conference at the end of the CAN General Assembly in Libreville on February 10, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) speaks next to Confederation of African Football (CAN) President Issa Hayatou during a press conference at the end of the CAN General Assembly in Libreville on February 10, 2012.

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  15. FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) speaks with FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke during a press conference at the end of the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Libreville on February 10, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) speaks with FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke during a press conference at the end of the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Libreville on February 10, 2012.

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  16. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left, reacts after presenting Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou, right, with a gift after their joint press conference in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left, reacts after presenting Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou, right, with a gift after their joint press conference in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

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  17. FIFA President Sepp Blatter rest his head on his hand during a joint press conference with the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Issa Hayatou, unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. South Sudan was admitted as a member of the Confederation of African... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter rest his head on his hand during a joint press conference with the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Issa Hayatou, unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. South Sudan was admitted as a member of the Confederation of African...

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  18. FIFA President Sepp Blatter speaks during a joint press conference with Issa Hayatou, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. South Sudan was admitted as a member of the Confederation of African Football on Friday,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter speaks during a joint press conference with Issa Hayatou, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. South Sudan was admitted as a member of the Confederation of African Football on Friday,...

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  19. FIFA President Sepp Blatter speaks during a joint press conference with Issa Hayatou, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter speaks during a joint press conference with Issa Hayatou, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

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  20. Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou, right, speaks as FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left, looks on during a joint press conference in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou, right, speaks as FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left, looks on during a joint press conference in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

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  21. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, front, attends the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter, front, attends the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

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  22. FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) looks on as Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba (L) chats with CAF President Issa Hayatou during the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football held at the City of Democracy auditorium in Libreville, Gabon on February 10, 2012. The... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) looks on as Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba (L) chats with CAF President Issa Hayatou during the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football held at the City of Democracy auditorium in Libreville, Gabon on February 10, 2012. The...

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  23. FIFA President Sepp Blatter points to the audience during the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football held at the City of Democracy auditorium in Libreville on February 10, 2012. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held its General Assembly to present annual... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter points to the audience during the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football held at the City of Democracy auditorium in Libreville on February 10, 2012. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held its General Assembly to present annual...

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  24. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, second from left, during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter, second from left, during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

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  25. Zambia's captain Christopher Katongo kisses the African Cup of Nations trophy as FIFA President Sepp Blatter looks on, after Zambia beat Ivory Coast in the tournament final soccer match at Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Zambia's captain Christopher Katongo kisses the African Cup of Nations trophy as FIFA President Sepp Blatter looks on, after Zambia beat Ivory Coast in the tournament final soccer match at Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.

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Ivorian President Alassane Quattara (L) stands for the national anthem along with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba (2nd L), Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (3rd L), CAF President Issa Hayatou (2nd R) and FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) during the closing ceremony of...

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  1. He will always be remembered as a model professional and a fantastic ambassador for the game ... It was clear to all there that he was a man who exuded enthusiasm and passion for the game.
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: CBS News 2 months ago
  2. All of these were given to me based on the critical roles I played in guaranteeing the FIFA Presidency to Sepp Blatter
    SOURCE: China Daily 4 weeks ago
  3. Gary Speed was a hugely talented player and a great servant for both club and country who will be greatly missed ... He will always be remembered as a model professional and a fantastic ambassador for the game. It was clear to all there that he was a man who exuded enthusiasm and passion for the game.
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: China Post 2 months ago
  4. I remember being incredibly nervous when the FIFA President, Joseph Blatter, was taking that piece of paper out of the envelope. When you sing on the world’s greatest stages, you know that the outcome is in your hands. But on that day in Zurich, we could only stand and watch ... We just held hands and w...
    – Anna Netrebko SOURCE: FIFA 2 months ago
  5. I would deny it. There is no racism. There is maybe one of the players towards another, he has a word or a gesture which is not the correct one. … He should say that this is a game. We are in a game, and at the end of the game, we shake hands, and this can happen, because we have worked so hard against ...
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  6. In football, fans adore their heroes for their talent and character, whether they are black or white, and when Sepp Blatter dares trivialise racism on the pitch, his comments are rightly met with public outcry
    SOURCE: Sky News 2 months ago
  7. For the time being, (FIFA) have enough problems to be solved in Brazil (2014 hosts)
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: SoccerWay 2 months ago
  8. Racism is unacceptable and Sepp Blatter and FIFA have to take action immediately because the effects are very bad on the game and should be dealt with as soon as possible. Why don't they take action against him?
    – Diego Maradona SOURCE: Goal.com 2 months ago
  9. We have overcome a situation that wasn't so easy to understand, but we did it
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: Times of India 2 months ago
  10. To put in doubt the leadership of Sepp Blatter as FIFA president is not for me to say or managers to say
    SOURCE: Soccer News 2 months ago
  11. No, I can just answer. I was asked so I will answer. You can add, but I answer
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: Times of India 2 months ago
  12. Racism is unacceptable and Sepp Blatter and Fifa have to take action immediately because the effects are very bad on the game and should be dealt with as soon as possible — why don't they take action against him [Blatter]?
    – Diego Maradona SOURCE: Gulfnews 2 months ago
  13. We're working with renowned experts like Sylvia Schenk from Transparency International and the Basel-based anti-corruption expert Professor Marc Pieth ... They're giving their input to the good governance committee, which will then submit its suggestions to the (FIFA) executive committee and Congress, w...
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: Taiwan News 2 months ago
  14. What will happen with Sepp Blatter in the future, I have no idea and obviously I have not control over that. But, all I care about is keeping racism out of soccer and out of sport, because it's not just in sport, it's in life in general. It needs to be stopped, and we hope we're a part of that.
    SOURCE: CNN 2 months ago
  15. We're working with renowned experts like Sylvia Schenk from Transparency International and the Basel-based anti-corruption expert Professor Marc Pieth ... They're giving their input to the good governance committee, which will then submit its suggestions to the (FIFA) executive committee and Congress, w...
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: Taiwan News 2 months ago
  16. Sepp Blatter's comments are completely unacceptable ... This is the latest episode that calls into question whether this man should be the head of world football. For the sake of the game, he should go. We have been consistent in our calls for improved governance at FIFA and this underlines the need for...
    – Hugh Robertson SOURCE: Canada.com 2 months ago
  17. Look at it this way. Anyone who works a lot makes mistakes from time to time
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: SoccerWay 2 months ago
  18. It’s ironic that Sepp Blatter should come out and talk like that because we’ve worked hard to get FIFA to have anti-racism on the agenda
    – Gordon Taylor (footballer) SOURCE: The Jakarta Globe 2 months ago
  19. We will wait for the outcome of the next step
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: eTaiwan News 2 months ago
  20. I think Sepp Blatter's comments are a disgrace frankly and I think that football needs new leadership ... I don't think he has shown in the remarks he has made recently, or indeed his record, that he can provide that leadership for world football.
    – Ed Miliband SOURCE: Crosby Herald 2 months ago
  21. I can only congratulate and commend the Asian Football Confederation, how they have dealt with the problem that has occurred here in this confederation especially by having to replace the president
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: NDTV 2 months ago
  22. Sepp Blatter's comments are utterly unacceptable and totally outrageous, and they show how he is deeply rooted in a bygone era. Football in Great Britain has made fantastic progress to show racism the red card, but this excellent work is undermined when the President of football's international governin...
    SOURCE: International Business Times 2 months ago
  23. In my activities as FIFA president nothing surprises me, but I was very much hurt by these comments because it touched me in my conscience
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: MTN Football 2 months ago
  24. Sepp Blatter really didn't need this. Troubled for months by the corruption claims which plague Fifa and which have been revealed by several prominent former members of world football's governing body, [yesterday] the Swiss shot himself in the foot all on his own.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 2 months ago
  25. I am not up to comment on any decision taken by our different committees and we will await the outcome for the next step
    – Sepp Blatter SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 2 months ago
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