gcreptile 10,967 Posted November 6, 2015 "Under medical observation for stress": http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/nov/06/sepp-blatter-stress-fifa He can't live without FIFA... They're surviving without him, mind. A cynical prediction: he'll conveniently hover in the medical twilight zone where his fitness to appear in court is always under threat whilst his hold on life stays up there with the likes of Ernest Saunders. Probably. Though I wonder how strongly the arm of American justice lingers in the background here. There something similar going on here in Germany regarding the decision to award the WC 2006 to us. The responsible people are tearing each other apart in the press at the moment. They're selling out each other in the hope of escaping justice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted November 11, 2015 I am surprised no one had reported this yet buthttp://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/world/sepp-blatter-admitted-to-swiss-hospital/ar-CCfjLv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 11, 2015 Ah, the last dictator in Europe is using some of the old tyrant tricks. He was doing the fucking Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah a few months a go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted November 23, 2015 Is Blatter pulling our legs? Says He Was Near Death Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted November 23, 2015 Is Blatter pulling our legs? Says He Was Near Death He's been reading up on Ernest Saunders and it's given him ideas. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted November 24, 2015 Predictably shallow trawl of all things Blatter on Channel Five last night suggested he still fancies a shot a honorary president of FIFA if his grasping fingers are ever truly loosened from the top job. Also pointed out the similarities between FIFA's main boardroom and the war room set for Dr Strangelove! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted November 25, 2015 Also pointed out the similarities between FIFA's main boardroom and the war room set for Dr Strangelove! Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted December 6, 2015 BBC sees letter from Havelange incriminating Blatter in bribes scandal: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35007626 Prepare for further news about his imminent relapse/fainting fit/hovering between life and death, etc etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted December 6, 2015 BBC sees letter from Havelange incriminating Blatter in bribes scandal: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35007626 Prepare for further news about his imminent relapse/fainting fit/hovering between life and death, etc etc... Aye, but he's FIFA's Ernest Saunders, so a marginal pick for dead pool purposes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted December 6, 2015 I wish I'd thought of Ernest Saunders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted December 7, 2015 BBC sees letter from Havelange incriminating Blatter in bribes scandal: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35007626 Prepare for further news about his imminent relapse/fainting fit/hovering between life and death, etc etc... Interesting story. I actually believe that Blatter never participated actively in the corruption itself. But his system was "you can get your money, I just want the job", i.e. he knew all about it, only wanted to top job for himself, and possibly uses his knowledge to block potential rivals. Another indication that he can't live without FIFA - if he had wanted more money for himself, it might have shown that he has other interests in his life, but I suspect he doesn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted December 7, 2015 BBC sees letter from Havelange incriminating Blatter in bribes scandal: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35007626 Prepare for further news about his imminent relapse/fainting fit/hovering between life and death, etc etc... Interesting story. I actually believe that Blatter never participated actively in the corruption itself. But his system was "you can get your money, I just want the job", i.e. he knew all about it, only wanted to top job for himself, and possibly uses his knowledge to block potential rivals. Another indication that he can't live without FIFA - if he had wanted more money for himself, it might have shown that he has other interests in his life, but I suspect he doesn't. A fair assessment I'd say based on watching Panorama tonight, though Blatter's salary and other benefits leave him extremely wealthy. He may well be on his way to jail, mind, where the top job is something like stamping out library books to fellow inmates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted December 8, 2015 BBC sees letter from Havelange incriminating Blatter in bribes scandal: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35007626 Prepare for further news about his imminent relapse/fainting fit/hovering between life and death, etc etc... Interesting story. I actually believe that Blatter never participated actively in the corruption itself. But his system was "you can get your money, I just want the job", i.e. he knew all about it, only wanted to top job for himself, and possibly uses his knowledge to block potential rivals. Another indication that he can't live without FIFA - if he had wanted more money for himself, it might have shown that he has other interests in his life, but I suspect he doesn't. A fair assessment I'd say based on watching Panorama tonight, though Blatter's salary and other benefits leave him extremely wealthy. He may well be on his way to jail, mind, where the top job is something like stamping out library books to fellow inmates. Or working in the kitchen where there's access to pineapple chunks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted December 21, 2015 Banned from Fifa for 8 years, livestream here: http://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/dec/21/sepp-blatter-michel-platini-banned-from-football-by-fifa-live-updates The Guardian describes him with the look of a broken man, "unwell", and "frail". Hmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted February 20, 2016 Blatter remains in denial as the FIFA presidential election approaches: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35618619 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted April 15, 2016 Blatter appears on panel in front of law students advising on FIFA reform: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/unlikely-torch-bearer_disgraced-blatter-advises-fifa-on-future-reform/42091580 Maybe future appearances could be via videolink from the remand centre? Or even by séance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted April 17, 2016 Blatter appears on panel in front of law students advising on FIFA reform: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/unlikely-torch-bearer_disgraced-blatter-advises-fifa-on-future-reform/42091580 Maybe future appearances could be via videolink from the remand centre? Or even by séance? He always loved the attention; don't rule out I'm a Celebrity and related over-paid reality shit (assuming he stays out of/survives jail, obviously). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted July 17, 2016 He had skin cancer surgery last week. He's doing well he says. http://app.handelsblatt.com/fussball-fifa-blatter-hat-krebs-operation-ueberstanden-es-geht-ihm-gut/13854724.html?mwl=ok(german Link, mobile version) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 17, 2016 He had skin cancer surgery last week. He's doing well he says. http://app.handelsblatt.com/fussball-fifa-blatter-hat-krebs-operation-ueberstanden-es-geht-ihm-gut/13854724.html?mwl=ok(german Link, mobile version) He ALWAYS says he's doing well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted September 10, 2016 Corruption investigation is go Link: https://www.theguardian.com/football/sepp-blatter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted December 6, 2016 So he lost his appeal against his footballing ban. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38205918 Is it me or has he definitely lost weight in the pic accompanying the story? Is he the type to take a pistol to his temples? Ah, the speculation... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 29, 2018 Reflecting on how he was stitched up and evading questions on his health Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44046091 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted June 19, 2018 Sepp Blatter (82) has re-appeared in Moscow. He and Putin are "buddies": http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/wm-2018-sepp-blatter-ist-auf-einladung-von-wladimir-putin-in-moskau-gelandet-a-1213904.html (german) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted July 4, 2019 You cannot keep a good conman down. Sepp Blatter: Former Fifa president takes legal action over missing watches and 'moral damage' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48865823 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
