Football is Dead, and FIFA Sold It to Saudi Arabia!
Sepp Blatter, the long-time former president of FIFA, is not holding back in his harsh criticism of the current leadership of the world football federation. He claims that football is “lost” and literally “sold to Saudi Arabia.” Yes, you read that right – football is up for sale, and the buyer is Saudi Arabia!
How Did We Get Here?
Blatter blames the current FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, for everything that has gone wrong. He says football today is in the hands of people who care not about the essence of the game but only about money and power. According to Blatter, Infantino is more interested in meetings with the Saudi prince and US President Donald Trump than in the game itself.
Where Did Democracy in FIFA Go?
Blatter laments that today there is no real discussion or opposition within FIFA. Congresses used to be places where problems were openly discussed and important decisions made. Now, everything is reduced to electronic procedures without real dialogue. Even at congresses, people are not allowed to be late, and Infantino is known for arriving hours late because meetings with powerful people are more important to him than running football.
The Club World Cup – A Nightmare for Players
Blatter is especially critical of the Club World Cup. He says the same clubs and players always play, who should be resting. They play in extreme heat, which is unhealthy, and no one cares about the players’ health. According to him, it’s complete chaos and irresponsibility.
Football Has Lost Its Soul
All these changes and commercialization have led to football no longer being what it once was. Blatter clearly states: “We lost football, we sold it to Saudi Arabia.”
What Do You Think?
Is football really dead? Has FIFA become just a game of power and money? Or is this just another Blatter story? Share your thoughts, maybe together we can bring football back to where it belongs – on the pitch, among the fans, not in the hands of the powerful and wealthy.
This article is based solely on Sepp Blatter’s statements and current events in FIFA, with no fabrication.
