Grim Reaper 186 Posted December 31, 2008 This is the place to discuss Joao Havelange Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted January 1, 2009 Havelange still active in sports admin circles and still scoffing down those free lunches. Talking of FIFA, I wouldn't mind Sepp Blatter pegging it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest C.Q.Lafayette Posted January 4, 2009 The Wikipedia link is invalid - you'd replace it by this - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/João_Havelange Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted January 4, 2009 The Wikipedia link is invalid - you'd replace it by this - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/João_Havelange Thanks - works now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomb raider 9 Posted January 5, 2009 What's the news on Havelange's health? He's not exactly a spring chicken, but his age can hardly be the reason for his number-4 spot, can it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raskolnikov 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Blatter and Havelange arm in arm during a visit to the new South American Football Museum last week. A heart warming sight I'm sure you'll all agree... On a serious note, he doesn't look too bad for a man of 92, and as TAFKAG said above, judging by his relatively frequent appearances at these social functions, his health would appear to be decent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,844 Posted February 5, 2009 Why was he put on the list again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demented Glaswegian 1 Posted February 5, 2009 Because Sepp Blatter's security is too tight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomb raider 9 Posted September 12, 2009 This thread is so incredibly slow and dull, it's almost like cricket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 12, 2009 This thread is so incredibly slow and dull, it's almost like cricket. I thought this was to give the news that he had died... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCAlum2000 42 Posted September 12, 2009 This thread is so incredibly slow and dull, it's almost like cricket. I thought this was to give the news that he had died... This guy is a TEASE, I tell ya!! A huge TEASE!!!!!! (before i get in trouble, i was being sarcastic and self-effacing. carry on.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted June 2, 2011 So where is the old guy now? And has he said anything of note about all these envelopes stuffed with money? I've found this... Joao Havelange: "Blatter's criticism of envy" Posted On Tuesday, May 31, 2011 By Russian Opinion. According to the 95-year old Brazilian, the cause of all critics – envy. "Everything is so closely monitored for errors, because they themselves want to be in this chair. Why is constantly talking about the negative, when there are so many good. All the events taking place at a high level in every aspect – financial, technical and in matters of discipline. " So at least he still holds opinions... and youtube brings us this from Feb... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHgq9dCDjvw...feature=related It looks to me like he may well live to see the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 874 Posted June 2, 2011 Will he run against Blatter in four years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted June 2, 2011 He'll be dead by 2014.I can't be any more precise about timing though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted June 20, 2011 Breaking news-the vice president of FIFA Jack Warner has resigned following corruption allegations from all footbal related posts plunging FIFA into more chaos http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/ju...-warner-resigns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted June 20, 2011 I really don't understand... What is the connection to Havelange? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,536 Posted June 20, 2011 I really don't understand... What is the connection to Havelange? There's been recent rumblings, mostly by Brian Glanville, connecting Havelange replacing Rous as FIFA boss in the 70s with the start of the decline and corruption that has led to recent events. Don't think that's what NAG was on about though. Wont shed any tears of Mr Warners FIFA job though. Dreadful man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted June 20, 2011 I really don't understand... What is the connection to Havelange? Havelange used to be head of FIFA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted June 20, 2011 I really don't understand... What is the connection to Havelange? Havelange used to be head of FIFA So, wtf has this got to do with a deathlist forum? Is he dead? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted March 19, 2012 "In hospital with a serious infection" Interestingly, he's also the father in law of Ricardo Teixeira, who resigned as the head of Brazilian football last week due to "health reasons" (or, as they are otherwise known, corruption allegations) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted March 21, 2012 The hospital says he has septic arthritis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted March 22, 2012 Condition has improved slightly The Samaritano Hospital in Rio de Janeiro said the 95-year-old Havelange remains in serious condition, but the Brazilian federation released a statement saying that Havelange "improved" from Tuesday, "leaving everyone hopeful of his recovery." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted March 23, 2012 still in a serious condition Havelange was hospitalized Sunday with septic arthritis, a dangerous bacterial infection that affects the joints. It remains unclear if the infection has spread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest American Sports Fan Posted April 10, 2012 Back in the hospital and on a ventilator again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
