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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 28 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,421 | $240,000 | 151$ |
| Totals | 2 | 10,234,846 | 6,449 | $246,900 | 156$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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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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Liechtenstein:
Joseph Blatter was the then head of the international federation who resigned amid the Fifagate scandal.
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Peru:
In 2015, Joseph Blatter resigned as president of FIFA after being implicated in alleged corruption.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter is the former FIFA president under whom Mark Pieth led an independent governance commission.
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Uruguay:
Joseph Blatter was mentioned in the context of FIFA leadership changes.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter was the president of FIFA during the time Ahmet Schaefer worked there.
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Panama:
Joseph Blatter resigned as president of FIFA amid an international scandal.
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Luxembourg:
Former FIFA President Joseph Blatter remarked that Pope Francis was a friend of the people and an impressive personality.
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Costa Rica:
Joseph Blatter, the former FIFA president, commented on the lack of complaints regarding multipropiedad in Mexican football.
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