Have we any confidence in FIFA?

Crisis, what crisis, claims FIFA president Blatter. This is the man who is seeking another 4 year term in office after presiding over it for the past 12 years. The fact he is head of an organisation, which is riddled with claims and counter-claims of corruption seems to be of no consequence to him. He states, we will sort out any problems within the family. It reminds me of the old Soviet Union type of election, where the existing politbureau members vote themselves in unopposed. Better late than never, the English and Scottish FAs have registered their opposition to tomorrow’s vote, saying it should be postponed until the accusations have been dealt with. Although a bit late in the day to make a proper impact, both FAs claim to have growing support from other football authorities. They will need at least 50% of other FAs to support their resolution for it to be successful. Otherwise Blatter will smugly sit at the head of an association tarnished with accusations of wrongdoings for the next four years. Both he and his European stable mate Platini, who have a combined dislike of anything English, will continue to put obstacles in the way of any technology that will improve the game. I for one, think there is a need for an alternative world football organisation to challenge FIFA, because until then we will be governed by something that leaves a rotten taste in your mouth. If the 75 year old Blatter had any integrity, he would voluntarily step down and let independent adjudicators investigate the claims of corruption before holding fresh elections, with more than one candidate to choose from.