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.
Born on Mar 10, 1936 (89 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 17,276 | $82,000 | 79$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 48,230 | $350,000 | 332$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,088 | $700,000 | 654$ |
| Totals | 3 | 77,453,074 | 73,594 | $1,132,000 | 1,065$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter, the former FIFA president, expresses his opposition to a boycott of the World Cup.
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Guatemala:
Joseph Blatter advised football fans to avoid traveling to the United States during the 2026 World Cup due to security concerns.
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Colombia:
Joseph Blatter advised fans to stay away from the United States in a controversial social media post.
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Luxembourg:
Joseph Blatter is the former FIFA President who commented on the current FIFA leadership and Trump's involvement.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter is the former FIFA president who viewed the Olympic Games as competition rather than an enhancement for his sport.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter expressed his relief after a court ruling favored him in a case against FIFA.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter is the former FIFA president whose tenure was marked by controversy and legal issues.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter expressed relief over the court's decision regarding the bonus payments.
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Portugal:
Joseph Blatter, the former president of FIFA, faced legal issues alongside Michel Platini in a corruption case but was ultimately acquitted.
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Liechtenstein:
Joseph Blatter is Infantino's predecessor as FIFA president, whose tenure was marred by controversy.
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