Sepp Blatter

Sepp Blatter

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Sepp Blatter is a Swiss football administrator who served as the President of FIFA from 1998 until 2015. His tenure was marked by significant developments in global football, but also by controversies and allegations of corruption, which ultimately led to his resignation amid a scandal.

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Even former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has joined the growing chorus of voices encouraging fans and national teams alike to stay away from the United States.

The beautiful game has been caught up in Trump’s ugly politics. Can political protest redeem it?
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-01-31
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Sepp Blatter, the disgraced former president of Fifa, endorsed comments suggesting to 'avoid the United States!'

A World Cup boycott would be a big statement but unlikely to accomplish much | World Cup 2026
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-29
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Blatter called fans to boycott 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S.

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter calls fans to boycott 2026 World Cup matches in US
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2026-01-29
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Sepp Blatter became the latest voice calling for a boycott of the men's football World Cup.

All Blacks v South Africa US test: Politics, ICE violence and boycott calls – Alice Soper
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
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Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter recommended staying away from the tournament due to the precarious security situation.

Fussball-WM: Ein Boykott wäre sinnlos
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-28
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The author expresses sympathy for Sepp Blatter regarding the challenges of hosting the World Cup in the current political climate.

Removing the US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified | World Cup 2026
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-27
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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter backed calls for fans to 'stay away' from FIFA World Cup matches in the United States.

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter backs call to 'stay away' from World Cup
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-01-27
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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States.

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins in calls for boycott of World Cup in United States
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-01-27
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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States.

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins calls for boycott of World Cup in United States | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-01-27
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Sepp Blatter was involved in a scandal with Michel Platini regarding an alleged unlawful payment.

‘A group of people decided to kill me’: Michel Platini on Fifa, Uefa and the fight to clear his name | Michel Platini
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
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Bribery accusations and investigations resulted in the downfall of many top football figures, including former FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

FIFA forgets about football fans again
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-20
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Orbán Viktor recalled his efforts with former FIFA president Sepp Blatter to ensure football is about the game, not money.

Index - Belföld - Orbán Viktor: Ha nem leszünk észnél a választásoknál, a magyar futballnak befellegzett
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-12-16
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There was Havelange, sinister and handsome, like a Bond villain pretending the chaos is part of the plan while secretly plotting a terrible revenge.

England v Brazil? This World Cup draw must offer us glimpses of glory not the grotesque | World Cup 2026
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-30
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Blatter, the former FIFA president, admitted his bias as a Swiss and Walliser during the World Cup.

Die legendäre Reise der Schweiz nach Amerika
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-24
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Sepp Blatter is Infantino's predecessor who left office due to corruption scandals.

Jutarnji list - 'Gianni, možemo li to srediti?'; Predsjednik Fife savio je kičmu pred Trumpom, spreman je pristati i na nezamisliv scenarij oko SP-a 2026.
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-11-20
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Sepp Blatter is mentioned as a former FIFA president who some considered acceptable.

Fifa-Friedenspreis: Wird Donald Trump ausgezeichnet?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-09
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Sepp Blatter was proposed by Wladimir Putin for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Kommentar: Trump will einen Friedenspreis? Dann erfinden Infantino und die Fifa eben einen - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-11-07
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Sepp Blatter, the former president of FIFA, expressed his astonishment at the actions of Gianni Infantino.

La FIFA conteste en justice les juteux bonus versés à ses ex-dirigeants en décembre 2010
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-10-27
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Sepp Blatter's legacy is referenced as Gianni Infantino has inherited a role that he has developed over the years.

Kako so opozorili nase Trump, Infantino, Čeferin in Al-Khealifi
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-10-19
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Gianni Infantino

Sepp Blatter, Infantino's predecessor, was not a regular attendee of political events.

¿Qué hacía el presidente de la FIFA en la Cumbre de Gaza junto a Donald Trump?
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-10-18
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Sepp Blatter spent moments with Michel Platini at The Dolder Grand.

Index - Futball - Futball
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-10-15
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Sepp Blatter, Infantino’s predecessor, was never a fixture at political events.

Why was the president of Fifa Gianni Infantino at the Gaza summit? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-15
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Blatter was cleared earlier this year of corruption charges in Switzerland.

Trinidad court rules former FIFA VP will not face US extradition
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-09-25
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Diego Maradona considered running for Sepp Blatter's position to reform FIFA from within.

Glosse: Suarez spuckt - warum er trotzdem mit Milde beurteilt werden sollte - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-09-09
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Sepp Blatter is the former FIFA president who faced legal proceedings for alleged financial misconduct.

Swiss prosecutors end case against Blatter, Platini | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-08-29
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Sepp Blatter is the former FIFA president who was acquitted after a lengthy legal battle.

Swiss prosecutors end 10-year FIFA case against Blatter and Platini | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-08-28
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Michel Platini
Michel Platini

Michel Platini was later involved in a financial scandal along with FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

Opljačkan Mišel Platini, lopov odnio 20 trofeja i medalja
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-07-19
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Michel Platini
Michel Platini

Sepp Blatter has expressed concerns about the influence of Saudi Arabia on football.

Nekdanji predsednik: Savdijci so ugrabili nogomet
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-07-13
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