Sepp Blatter

FIFA's former leader says making Qatar a World Cup host was a mistake

9:55am November 08, 2022

by The Associated Press

Blatter, who has long said he voted for the United States, made the admission in his first major interview since being acquitted in July of financial misconduct at FIFA.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter, pictured in 2014, and two other officials are said to have paid themselves tens of millions of dollars though contract amendments over a five-year period.

Ex-FIFA Head Blatter, 2 Others Allegedly Paid Themselves $80 Million

5:55pm June 03, 2016

by Jason Slotkin

Investigators say a series of contract amendments resulted in payouts of tens of millions of dollars in salary and bonuses to the three executives from 2011 to 2015.

A worker cleans the stage during a break at the FIFA electoral congress on Friday in Zurich.

After Approving Anti-Corruption Reforms, FIFA Members Elect New President

2:08pm February 26, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

After the reforms approved earlier Friday, Switzerland's Gianni Infantino will have fewer powers than outgoing President Sepp Blatter. Blatter, disgraced by a bribery scandal, isn't in attendance.

Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter attends a news conference in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday.

FIFA Bans Soccer Chief Sepp Blatter For 8 Years

9:33am December 21, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Blatter is seen as the architect of modern soccer. Now, the organization he helped build has banned him over allegations of wrongdoing.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter (right), seen here with UEFA President Michel Platini after he was re-elected in May, says Platini's European federation has sought to undermine him.

FIFA's Sepp Blatter Says U.S. Was Set To Host 2022 World Cup

12:10pm October 28, 2015

by Bill Chappell

In a wide-ranging interview with a Russian news agency, the suspended FIFA president says of Russian President Vladimir Putin that "Vladimir Vladimirovich is a good friend of Joseph Josephovich."

FIFA's ethics committee has suspended President Sepp Blatter for 90 days, along with UEFA President and FIFA Vice President Michel Platini, and FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke.

FIFA Suspends President Sepp Blatter And Other Top Officials

9:17am October 08, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The 90-day suspensions go into effect immediately and could be extended, FIFA says. Along with President Blatter, the group banned one of his rivals for six years.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter, seen here in August, says he is cooperating with Swiss authorities and has done nothing illegal, in response to new allegations of corruption.

Blatter Says He's Cooperating With Inquiry, Will Remain As FIFA's Leader

12:28pm September 28, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Addressing new allegations of corruption, FIFA President Sepp Blatter says through his attorney that he won't step down and has "done nothing illegal or improper."

FIFA President Sepp Blatter is facing criminal proceedings for alleged criminal mismanagement and misappropriation in Switzerland, his native country.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter Facing Criminal Proceedings In Switzerland

4:26pm September 25, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The latest development in the FIFA corruption probes finds the longtime president under suspicion of criminal mismanagement and misappropriation.

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, already accused of involvement in a $10 million bribe to help South Africa win the 2010 World Cup bid, has been suspended by FIFA after allegations were made that he was involved in a scheme to profit from the sale of

Top FIFA Exec Suspended After Alleged World Cup Tickets Scheme

6:21pm September 17, 2015

by Laura Wagner

In the latest scandal to hit the world soccer governing body, FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke has been put on leave amid allegations of a plot to profit personally from ticket sales.

Michel Platini of France announced his campaign for FIFA president and is considered a strong candidate.

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Michel Platini Is Running For President Of Scandal-Plagued FIFA

5:47pm July 30, 2015

by Lucy Perkins

Currently the president of European soccer's governing body and a FIFA vice president, he is considered a heavy favorite. The presidential contest follows a major corruption scandal.