hellpop Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Anybody else following this story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Politician Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I am literally giving John Oliver lots of credit for what he's done and what's happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 His pieces on FIFA have been hysterical and the E:60 report was also very well done. But the big question is...will he now wear the crazy sneakers, while eating the McDonald's and drinking Bud Lime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 That line about McDonalds tasting like food after a wizard put a curse on it killed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Collector Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 We get John Oliver the following week over here, so haven't seen any of his stuff on FIFA yet. That said, this has been huuuuge news here for years, and is one of the only sports related things that makes me genuinely angry. I couldn't care less if my team (Arsenal) lose, even if I've paid $80 for a ticket, but seeing that clown run football with clearly shady goings on has made my blood boil. Be very interesting to see where FIFA go from here, and Qatar cannot possibly keep the World Cup now given all of the stuff that has happened over there. Thank the lord someone got the bastard eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Blatter had to go.....little doubt in my mind about that. Get rid of him & everything will be just fine ....it worked in Iraq & Libya .......&....... er.....Liverpool FC . Thank God that the English FA [& British football in general] is completely free of corruption ........... thankfully there won't be any US federal corruption investigation over here . The hosts for the 2018 World Cup - Russia ....& the 2022 World Cup - Qatar are also beyond reproach so I'm guessing the Feds will also leave them alone . Remind me again who were the other bidders for the 2018 & 2022 World Cups ? Anybody interested in a Formula One thread ? http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-06/ecclestone-bribery-trial-halted-after-100m-settlement/5651092 Edited June 3, 2015 by buttheadsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Collector Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Thing is, the crooked bit only bothers me so much, I just can't stand the fact that he is a moron. His comments on homosexuality and women's football etc are something your awkward racist uncle would say at a BBQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I think I know your uncle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I think I know your uncle . He's everybody's uncle. At least one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shanester Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I agree, Blatter had to go. I worked with FIFA for both WC in 1994 and 1998. I had never worked with a more corrupt group before, or since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I agree, Blatter had to go. I worked with FIFA for both WC in 1994 and 1998. I had never worked with a more corrupt group before, or since.You're lucky. I have to work with state agencies all the time. Also, BHM's post gave me a good chuckle. But while getting rid of high ranking scapegoats won't solve deeply entrenched problems, a lack of effective leadership at the top will make positive reform almost impossible. So, it's a start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Pablumo Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 This has been a pretty big news story here in the UK as well, since everybody seems to be football-mad over here. (And yes, it's called football and not soccer!) My great uncle worked for FIFA for over 25 years. He also worked as the Operations Director for Aston Villa. He resigned everything back in 2002, but he has told stories of corrupt goings on here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I agree, Blatter had to go. I worked with FIFA for both WC in 1994 and 1998. I had never worked with a more corrupt group before, or since.You're lucky. I have to work with state agencies all the time. Also, BHM's post gave me a good chuckle. But while getting rid of high ranking scapegoats won't solve deeply entrenched problems, a lack of effective leadership at the top will make positive reform almost impossible. So, it's a start! Louisiana state agencies as well. I feel for you pal. Louisiana is getting better, but boy is it a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (And yes, it's called football and not soccer!) American football really needs to be called "catchball" or "throwball." There's far more interaction with hands than feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Politician Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Yeah I don't think they're changing the name of a multi-billion dollar industry anytime soon. Fans would be upset, sponsors would be upset. It's fine for the U.S since soccer isn't a big deal here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Collector Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Pedro I will be expecting some good stories if we get a UK meetup going for 2015. Shanester, if you don't mind me asking, how come you ended up working with them? MisterPL gets it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Shanester, if you don't mind me asking, how come you ended up working with them? Long story, short... I used to work for an agency that managed the "behind the scenes" operations for major sporting events (and some not so major). I have been to an incredible amount of sports event around the world and met some great people. Because of the clientele, I remember some of the FIFA matches most fondly. I have been to Super Bowls, MLB World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, Masters Gold Tournaments, Ryder Cup, KY Derby, Preakness, Belmont, Breeder's Cup, NASCAR Races, Indy 500, Pro Bowl, NCAA Basketball Finals & Football Bowls, All-Star games of all kinds, and many more. In 1994, I had a large group of Brazilians for the FIFA final in Los Angeles. The game was played on my birthday and the Brazilians knew it. They won that night and my entire hotel was turned into a giant party. It was a hotel that had a giant open air lobby and all the rooms were along the outside so you had railings all the way up. There were banners flying and people all over the place. The Brazilians called me "Lexi" because at the time, I wore a goatee much like American footballer Alex Lalas. They took over the lobby bar and sang songs to me as trays of shots were passed around the entire night. They even took instruments away from the band and played songs. At one point, I was handed some kind of instrument like a maraca and brought on stage. I remember little else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Shane, that's almost more interesting then the FIFA scandal. Partying with Brazilians is the way to an early grave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Collector Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Great story. Thanks for sharing! Sounds like an awesome time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Anyone else picture Shane doing, well, this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 It was a great time. I felt honored and will never forget the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Great great stuff Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Katz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 That's awesome Shane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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