Joseph Blatter
Joseph Blatter, born in 1936, is a Swiss football administrator who served as the President of FIFA from 1998 until 2015. His tenure was marked by significant controversy, including allegations of corruption and mismanagement within the organization. Blatter was ousted amid a broader investigation into FIFA's practices and has since faced legal challenges related to his leadership. He recently testified in the 'Sommermärchen' trial regarding the alleged financial irregularities surrounding the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
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Joseph Blatter, the former FIFA president, expresses his opposition to a boycott of the World Cup.
Ein Boykott der Fussball-WM wäre Unsinn
Switzerland· 2026-02-01
Joseph Blatter advised football fans to avoid traveling to the United States during the 2026 World Cup due to security concerns.
Blatter aconseja a los aficionados evitar Estados Unidos durante el Mundial 2026 por motivos de seguridad
Guatemala· 2026-01-27
Joseph Blatter advised fans to stay away from the United States in a controversial social media post.
Gianni Infantino, presidente de Fifa, defiende a capa y espada el Mundial tras la incendiaria frase de Joseph Blatter de 'alejarse de Estados Unidos'
Colombia· 2026-01-27
Joseph Blatter is the former FIFA President who commented on the current FIFA leadership and Trump's involvement.
Infantino hofiert Trump bei WM-Auslosung – Die Unterwerfung des Fußballs
Luxembourg· 2025-12-07
Joseph Blatter is the former FIFA president who viewed the Olympic Games as competition rather than an enhancement for his sport.
München will die Olympischen Spiele. Doch die Chancen sind begrenztSwitzerland· 2025-11-03
Joseph Blatter expressed his relief after a court ruling favored him in a case against FIFA.
Fifa zieht gegen Blatter und Kattner vor das ObergerichtSwitzerland· 2025-10-25
Joseph Blatter is the former FIFA president whose tenure was marked by controversy and legal issues.
Gianni Infantino und Donald Trump: Inszenierung einer falschen FreundschaftSwitzerland· 2025-09-09
Joseph Blatter expressed relief over the court's decision regarding the bonus payments.
Fifa scheitert vor Gericht mit Millionenklage gegen Blatter und KattnerSwitzerland· 2025-08-28Joseph Blatter, the former president of FIFA, faced legal issues alongside Michel Platini in a corruption case but was ultimately acquitted.
Michel Platini foi roubado, levaram-lhe as medalhas e os troféus | Futebol
Portugal· 2025-07-19
Joseph Blatter is Infantino's predecessor as FIFA president, whose tenure was marred by controversy.
Como Infantino se aproximou de Donald Trump e tem os EUA como aliado imprescindível
Liechtenstein· 2025-07-13
Joseph Blatter was the then head of the international federation who resigned amid the Fifagate scandal.
Dez anos do Fifagate. O que mudou?Liechtenstein· 2025-06-07
In 2015, Joseph Blatter resigned as president of FIFA after being implicated in alleged corruption.
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Peru· 2025-06-02
Joseph Blatter is the former FIFA president under whom Mark Pieth led an independent governance commission.
Gianni Infantinos Kritiker schlagen AlarmSwitzerland· 2025-05-18
Joseph Blatter was mentioned in the context of FIFA leadership changes.
Eugenio Figueredo acusó a Paolo Montero de pedir dinero para ganar un partido con la selección uruguaya por Eliminatorias y a Luis Suárez de mentiroso
Uruguay· 2025-05-07
Joseph Blatter was the president of FIFA during the time Ahmet Schaefer worked there.
Erfolg im Bieler Fussball, Absturz in Clermont: Ahmet Schaefer in NotSwitzerland· 2025-04-25
Joseph Blatter resigned as president of FIFA amid an international scandal.
Tribunal Superior confirma condena a expresidente de la Fepafut Ariel Alvarado
Panama· 2025-04-23
Former FIFA President Joseph Blatter remarked that Pope Francis was a friend of the people and an impressive personality.
Großherzogliches Paar trauert um Papst FranziskusLuxembourg· 2025-04-21
Joseph Blatter, the former FIFA president, commented on the lack of complaints regarding multipropiedad in Mexican football.
David Faitelson responde a Josué Quesada por su ‘teoría de conspiración’, Alajuelense y el Mundial de Clubes
Costa Rica· 2025-04-02
Joseph Blatter, former president of FIFA, was also acquitted of fraud charges in the same case as Platini.
Blatter y Platini absueltos nuevamente por fraude
Venezuela· 2025-03-25Joseph Blatter was acquitted by a Swiss appeals court in a corruption case.
تبرئة بلاتر وبلاتيني في قضية فساد
Algeria· 2025-03-25Joseph Blatter was acquitted in a corruption case involving FIFA.
Freispruch für Blatter und Platini: Offenbarungseid für die BundesanwaltschaftSwitzerland· 2025-03-25
Joseph Blatter was acquitted in a fraud trial regarding a payment from FIFA's funds.
Freispruch für Michel Platini und Sepp BlatterLuxembourg· 2025-03-25Joseph Blatter, former president of FIFA, is accused of fraud in connection with Michel Platini.
La justicia tomó una resolución sobre el caso de Joseph Blatter expresidente de FIFA y Michel Platini, acusados de estafaUruguay· 2025-03-25Joseph Blatter was acquitted of fraud charges by a special court in Muttenz.
Der frühere Fifa-Präsident wird in zweiter Instanz freigesprochenSwitzerland· 2025-03-25
Joseph Blatter, the former FIFA president, has been noted for his friendly relations with Wladimir Putin.
Thomas Bach gibt nach zwölf Jahren das Präsidium ab – das ist seine BilanzSwitzerland· 2025-03-19
Joseph Blatter is involved in a fraud trial concerning his actions as FIFA president.
Verteidiger fordern Freispruch für Blatter und PlatiniSwitzerland· 2025-03-05
Joseph Blatter is involved in a legal case concerning alleged fraud related to FIFA.
Blatter und Platini sollen 20 Monate ins GefängnisSwitzerland· 2025-03-04
Joseph Blatter is facing trial again over allegations related to a controversial payment made by FIFA.
Blatter e Platini voltam ao tribunal: “Falsidades e enganos, isso nunca existiu” | Futebol internacionalPortugal· 2025-03-04Joseph Blatter is a former president of FIFA who is facing serious allegations in a court case.
Ein Zeitungsartikel soll Joseph Blatter schwer belasten – was ist da dran?Switzerland· 2025-03-03
Joseph Blatter and Michel Platini declared their innocence at the beginning of the appeal hearing regarding fraud charges.
Blatter in Platini prepričana v novo oprostilno sodbo
Slovenia· 2025-03-03