Is Fifa relevant to football. I would say no as the lifeblood of football is the clubs and not the national sides. Football would not exist if it were not for the clubs be the proffesional or otherwise.
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problem is they have too much power, and countries need to stand together to bring FIFA into line, not the other way round.
on a lighter side, here's some people that should stand,
With FIFA enveloped in scandal, Sepp Blatter is facing calls to delay the presidential election that looks set to give him another four years in charge. If it's not to be the Swiss survivor in charge of football's world governing body for the next four years, who could take over? talkSPORT looks at the contenders…
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… KIM JONG-IL
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has been in power of the totalitarian state since 1994 – that's four years longer than Blatter has been in charge of FIFA, in which time he has built up a crazed, familial cult of personality and a penchant for living the high life at the expense of others (we're talking about Kim, in case you were wondering). Under Kim's reign, North Korean citizens are brainwashed and kept strictly in line with a propaganda machine that promotes the 'Dear Leader' as the 'Father' of the Korean nation, under a philosophy that advocates isolation and internal self-reliance. Sound familiar? “FIFA is strong enough to deal with our problems inside,” said Blatter . “Football is in some difficulties, but they will be solved inside our family.” Let's hope Blatter isn't developing nuclear weapons at a secret plant in Zurich.
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… JEDWARD
Despite being terrible, if you can somehow get the votes you will get through no matter how bad your performance. That pretty much sums up Sepp Blatter's reign as FIFA President, but it also applies to the baffling popularity of X Factor 'singers' John and Edward Grimes, aka Jedward. Like Mr Blatter, they are no strangers to hair raising antics and also have experience of milking major continental competitions, after their Eurovision appearance in 2011.
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… NICK CLEGG
When the majority don't want you in power, who can you turn to? That's right, Nick Clegg! The Lib Dem leader could sign an anti-transfer fees pledge, then form a coalition with Sepp Blatter and put transfer fees up to record levels, meaning football clubs raise their ticket prices and the working class miss out on a decent football education.
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… CHERYL COLE
After getting the boot from the X Factor USA, Cheryl Cole is at a loose end and the former wife of Ashley does have extensive experience of dealing with unpopular football personalities. With Miss Cole on board at FIFA, it's safe to say there would have been none of the controversy that emerged after the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding process. When the shocking vote was announced, Cole would simply have put on her sad face, looked at the FA's bid team while wiping a solitary tear from her beautiful brown eyes and uttered some patronising nonsense like, 'Am sooooo sorry pet. A thoroughly enjoyed yer performance, but am afraid am sendin' yer hurrrm without the Wurrrld Cup.'
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… Ryan Giggs
With accusations of wrong-doing flying about, FIFA is facing calls for more transparency. Step forward Ryan Giggs, whose experience of dealing with the press might allow the business affairs of world football's governing body to be conducted in private. If he were to become head honcho in Zurich, there is also the tantalising possibility that Wales could qualify for the World Cup finals (as shock 2026 hosts).
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… OPRAH WINFREY
Oprah is a billionaire, but even her phenomenal income (estimated at $275m a year in 2008) pales by comparison with FIFA, who generated $1.3 billion in 2010 alone. As head of FIFA, Oprah would stand to make even more money and her incredible influence on the American public could only help football increase its popularity in the world's biggest consumer market. This fact, coupled with her incredible talent for self-promotion, would almost certainly see FIFA renamed 'OSN' (Oprah Soccer Network), but on the plus side we might get Diana Ross back to miss an open goal from three yards at the next World Cup opening ceremony
on a lighter side, here's some people that should stand,
With FIFA enveloped in scandal, Sepp Blatter is facing calls to delay the presidential election that looks set to give him another four years in charge. If it's not to be the Swiss survivor in charge of football's world governing body for the next four years, who could take over? talkSPORT looks at the contenders…
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… KIM JONG-IL
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has been in power of the totalitarian state since 1994 – that's four years longer than Blatter has been in charge of FIFA, in which time he has built up a crazed, familial cult of personality and a penchant for living the high life at the expense of others (we're talking about Kim, in case you were wondering). Under Kim's reign, North Korean citizens are brainwashed and kept strictly in line with a propaganda machine that promotes the 'Dear Leader' as the 'Father' of the Korean nation, under a philosophy that advocates isolation and internal self-reliance. Sound familiar? “FIFA is strong enough to deal with our problems inside,” said Blatter . “Football is in some difficulties, but they will be solved inside our family.” Let's hope Blatter isn't developing nuclear weapons at a secret plant in Zurich.
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… JEDWARD
Despite being terrible, if you can somehow get the votes you will get through no matter how bad your performance. That pretty much sums up Sepp Blatter's reign as FIFA President, but it also applies to the baffling popularity of X Factor 'singers' John and Edward Grimes, aka Jedward. Like Mr Blatter, they are no strangers to hair raising antics and also have experience of milking major continental competitions, after their Eurovision appearance in 2011.
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… NICK CLEGG
When the majority don't want you in power, who can you turn to? That's right, Nick Clegg! The Lib Dem leader could sign an anti-transfer fees pledge, then form a coalition with Sepp Blatter and put transfer fees up to record levels, meaning football clubs raise their ticket prices and the working class miss out on a decent football education.
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… CHERYL COLE
After getting the boot from the X Factor USA, Cheryl Cole is at a loose end and the former wife of Ashley does have extensive experience of dealing with unpopular football personalities. With Miss Cole on board at FIFA, it's safe to say there would have been none of the controversy that emerged after the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding process. When the shocking vote was announced, Cole would simply have put on her sad face, looked at the FA's bid team while wiping a solitary tear from her beautiful brown eyes and uttered some patronising nonsense like, 'Am sooooo sorry pet. A thoroughly enjoyed yer performance, but am afraid am sendin' yer hurrrm without the Wurrrld Cup.'
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… Ryan Giggs
With accusations of wrong-doing flying about, FIFA is facing calls for more transparency. Step forward Ryan Giggs, whose experience of dealing with the press might allow the business affairs of world football's governing body to be conducted in private. If he were to become head honcho in Zurich, there is also the tantalising possibility that Wales could qualify for the World Cup finals (as shock 2026 hosts).
FIFA'S NEXT PRESIDENT IS… OPRAH WINFREY
Oprah is a billionaire, but even her phenomenal income (estimated at $275m a year in 2008) pales by comparison with FIFA, who generated $1.3 billion in 2010 alone. As head of FIFA, Oprah would stand to make even more money and her incredible influence on the American public could only help football increase its popularity in the world's biggest consumer market. This fact, coupled with her incredible talent for self-promotion, would almost certainly see FIFA renamed 'OSN' (Oprah Soccer Network), but on the plus side we might get Diana Ross back to miss an open goal from three yards at the next World Cup opening ceremony
I would nominate Gazza for the next FIFA president.. With his vast knowledge of football he would set about solving the global football issues with nothing more than a fishing rod and a six pack of lager.