2024-08-03 04:32:56
The unexpected resignation of FIFA president Joseph Blatter has raised many questions not only in the football world. Blatter himself tried to explain the reasons for this strange move, especially after his re-election.
“Despite the results of the elections, I got the impression that not everyone supports my mandate and wants my victory. That is why I decided to convene an extraordinary congress of FIFA and choose my replacement. I myself will not run again, but I will focus my attention on the reforms that are necessary,” J. Blatter stated according to “Vesti.ru”.
The source reminds that 133 members of Congress supported Blatter’s candidacy during the elections, and the rival, Prince Alsi, surrendered after the first round. That said, how could the triumphant change so dramatically in a few days? The answer is more than clear: the USA fulfilled its promise and threats. The New York Times reported yesterday that Jerome Valcke, who is Blatter’s right-hand man, transferred $10 billion to Trinidad Jack Warner. So denials that the transfer was made by another official were no longer heard.
Formally, Blatter can remain in office until next year, as the congress must be convened between December and March. But it is obvious that still with Blatter, but actually without him, FIFA will be a completely different structure than it has been until now. This structure will no longer be independent of politicians and governments, as before, because, according to the source, after the US intervention, this football state lost an important part of its sovereignty.