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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 12,190 | $700,000 | 986$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,338 | $48,000 | 26$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 1,614 | $54,000 | 25$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 625,978 | 428 | $73,000 | 50$ |
| Algeria | 1 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 43,851,044 | 56,147 | $170,000 | 218$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,553 | $62,000 | 31$ |
| Totals | 7 | 90,135,435 | 88,270 | $1,107,000 | 1,336$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Joseph Blatter, the former FIFA president, commented on the lack of complaints regarding multipropiedad in Mexican football.
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Venezuela:
Joseph Blatter, former president of FIFA, was also acquitted of fraud charges in the same case as Platini.
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Algeria:
Joseph Blatter was acquitted by a Swiss appeals court in a corruption case.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter was acquitted in a corruption case involving FIFA.
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Luxembourg:
Joseph Blatter was acquitted in a fraud trial regarding a payment from FIFA's funds.
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Uruguay:
Joseph Blatter, former president of FIFA, is accused of fraud in connection with Michel Platini.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter was acquitted of fraud charges by a special court in Muttenz.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter, the former FIFA president, has been noted for his friendly relations with Wladimir Putin.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter is involved in a fraud trial concerning his actions as FIFA president.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter is involved in a legal case concerning alleged fraud related to FIFA.
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