"Iran should be excluded from the World Cup," the Blick tabloid reported, saying Blatter at a talk at its publisher's headquarters had demanded harsh consequences and that he would have removed Iran from competition had he still been in charge.pose one of the boldest challenges to Iran's clerical rulers since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran has accused foreign enemies of fomenting unrest raging since the death of Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in September after her arrest for allegedly flouting Iran's strict dress code imposed on women. The Blick paper cited Blatter as saying it was incomprehensible that FIFA head Gianni Infantino had not taken a clear position on Iran.by saying it had been a mistake to award Qatar the hosting rights to the World Cup, which begins on Nov. 20.
Preposterous audacity of a former employee!
You are guilty of deserting your constituents including vets
Why, if politics should be kept out of football, and what has Iran done what the West didn't do?
muslim arabworld should have world cup on rotation mid East Asia Europe africa South America..be fair don't be racist.
FIFA is the most corrupt entity on the planet and this azzhole should be in jail
FIFA should be banned from running world football. Replace them with real football fans who put fans first & their pockets last.
no one banned France for yellow vest. It’s funny how football interferes in politics but does not allow politics to interfere with football… 🤔
The most corrupt official in sports history is giving moral advice! I’ve seen it all!!!
Why is anyone listening to a corrupt criminal? Blatter go away. Stay away from politics enjoy your Qatar World Cup corruption money away from the public eye.
There should be a Cup of NATO as that is the world according to fascists.
I guess Iran hasn't ponied up with its bribe as of yet...
Septic Bladder
They've fallen back on his bribe payments
Has he just discovered the ethics?
Grown a conscience in retirement?
The protests in Iran pose one of the boldest challenges to Iran's clerical rulers since the 1979 Islamic Revolution .
The whole world cup is disgusting. The football stadia in Qatar were built by forced labour. Slave world cup.
Throw him a tenner so he shuts up
He forever can't see the day that comes.
Says who
Funny how his sense of morality only appears after he’s ousted as President of FIFA and arrested for bribery and corruption. The same man who received bribes for Qatar to host 2022 is now condemning them hosting the tournament. Irony at its finest
Amazing how uncovered corruption changes a man
Blatter gave the world cup to Qatar. He should probably keep quiet.
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