fourthirtythree wrote:This is being led by the FBI tough isn't it? They have less reason to support the incumbent regime than most potential racket busters. I'd put the popcorn on.
There are two seperate investigations - Swiss authorities are investigating corruption around the awarding of world cups to Russia and Qatar, whereas the FBI are investigating the corrupt award of tournament and broadcasting rights in the Americas
The Europa is such a huge drain for clubs I think it is right and proper that if you win it you get into the CL the following year. Good luck to them and well done.
"POC will not be going to Toulon" - All Blacks nil » May 27th, 2015, 12:18 am
blockhead wrote:FIFA policy is guided by backhanders and brown envelopes.
Exactly. A few days on interesting paper headlines but absolutely nothing will change. Blatter will get elected and those in charge of football will continue to give their votes to those that pay the highest.
blockhead wrote:FIFA policy is guided by backhanders and brown envelopes.
Exactly. A few days on interesting paper headlines but absolutely nothing will change. Blatter will get elected and those in charge of football will continue to give their votes to those that pay the highest.
QED
Ah yeah. Good call lads.
“The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else.” - JOHN MADDEN
Were you not automatically re-signed up to it? I can see 20 teams in there but I don't know how to get the code, sorry.
Champions of Europe 09, 11 & 12!
Pro 12 and Challenge Cup Champions 13!
Pro 12 Champions 14!
Magners League Champions 08!
Best supported in the Magners League 08 & 11!
Best league in the world had another bad night. Arsenal lose at home to Olympiakos 2-3 and Chelsea lose 2-1 away to Porto. That's 5 defeats in the first 6 games for the the premier leagues finest.
You know I'm going to lose,
And gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby, I don't want to live FOREVER!
blockhead wrote:Best league in the world had another bad night. Arsenal lose at home to Olympiakos 2-3 and Chelsea lose 2-1 away to Porto. That's 5 defeats in the first 6 games for the the premier leagues finest.
The top 4 could soon become the top 3!
“The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else.” - JOHN MADDEN
Champions of Europe 09, 11 & 12!
Pro 12 and Challenge Cup Champions 13!
Pro 12 Champions 14!
Magners League Champions 08!
Best supported in the Magners League 08 & 11!