Joao Havelange
Joao Havelange was the president of FIFA from 1974 to 1998, remembered for his influential role in the global expansion of football and the controversies surrounding his tenure, including allegations of corruption and the management of the sport during pivotal moments like the 1994 World Cup.
Born on May 08, 1916 (108 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,080 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 20,752 | $350,000 | 143$ |
| Totals | 2 | 55,912,884 | 22,832 | $355,100 | 145$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
João Havelange attempted to convince Pelé to return to the national team for the World Cup.
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Ireland:
Fifa president João Havelange proclaimed that, 'Fifa rules do not allow co-hosting of the World Cup.'
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Argentina:
Joao Havelange was the president of FIFA at the time of the doping incident involving Maradona.
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