[ConasCycle]

FIFA must be thrilled that both France and Portugal have qualified for the World Cup by taking advantage of FIFA’s "make the rules up as you go along" system. Seeding the playoff teams when it was realized that two of the world’s top teams were in danger of missing out on the 2010 World Cup, was nothing more than an attempt to secure these "big clubs" a place in the World Cup finals. What’s behind such an arrogant and unfair decision--money! Big clubs equate to big attendance, more revenue, and more excitement, at least in the eyes of the perverted FIFA team members.

FIFA--the apparent self proclaimed god of football--continued to flaunt their untouchable status in claiming that the France goal stands because of the "rules". Hypocrites, you've already demonstrated that you make the rules up as you go along, so do the right thing--make up another rule that allows Ireland a fair opportunity at qualifying for the World Cup.

The recent decisions from FIFA have demonstrated that they are more concerned with financial implications than with fair play. Football fans worldwide, this is your opportunity to declare to FIFA that we (the fans) are the true god of football. Hit FIFA where it hurts--in their pocket book. Follow me in boycotting all FIFA sponsors. Refuse to buy their products until FIFA make amends for their wrongdoings.

After all, what kind of message have FIFA sent to the footballing youth--the stars of the future--by standing by and refusing to correct a blatant and unquestionable handball? It's okay to cheat! In a court of law this is an open and shut case--a confession, video evidence and millions of eye witnesses, yet in FIFA's money hungry world the case does not even make it to the courtroom. I wonder if it had been Ireland that scored such a goal. Speaking of a court of law, the economic impact of FIFA's blatant arrogance and refusal to submit to the "fair play" banner they fly so high, will be enormous to the Irish economy. In their refusal to do the right thing FIFA have "stolen" billions of dollars from the nation of Ireland. Surely justifiable litigation could be brought against FIFA for their actions.

It’s time for video replay and don’t even start with the argument that it will break the consistency and the flow of the game. Ridiculous footballers have already done this by rolling around on the ground for hours on end in attempt to waste time.

Get real FIFA or get out and let someone who really has the sport of football as their number one interest take charge.

[Chess_Panther]

If FIFA rectifies the handball then they have to go deeper than just the playoffs. Some teams were prejudiced over a penalty or more that would allow them to be in the WC right now.

[johan neeskens]

Originally Posted by Chess_Panther

If FIFA rectifies the handball then they have to go deeper than just the playoffs. Some teams were prejudiced over a penalty or more that would allow them to be in the WC right now.

This is true. But you've got to wonder, how would FIFA react if a handball knocked say Brazil out of the semifinals. I'm guessing they would bend over backwards to apologise and would immediately start to seriously research the use of video evidence.

The weird thing is that FIFA is a member organisation. It exists by the grace of its members. It would only take one or two football nations to unite in protest to really get FIFA in trouble. Yet FIFA don't seem to realise this at all.

[Maruti]

Well... The big guns benefit from the situation, while the rest are just happy to be there and aspire for power (even if they protested FIFA wouldn't really care if they left the federation).

[wyly]

Originally Posted by johan neeskens

This is true. But you've got to wonder, how would FIFA react if a handball knocked say Brazil out of the semifinals. I'm guessing they would bend over backwards to apologise and would immediately start to seriously research the use of video evidence.

The weird thing is that FIFA is a member organisation. It exists by the grace of its members. It would only take one or two football nations to unite in protest to really get FIFA in trouble. Yet FIFA don't seem to realise this at all.

England was knocked out by the hand of god and nothing happened...

I agree with FIFA standing by the officials decision but FIFA should be planning to prevent future situations from happening, doing nothing is unacceptable...extra officials by the goals would help...2-3 game bans for cheats on video review...

[johan neeskens]

Originally Posted by wyly

England was knocked out by the hand of god and nothing happened...

I agree with FIFA standing by the officials decision but FIFA should be planning to prevent future situations from happening, doing nothing is unacceptable...extra officials by the goals would help...2-3 game bans for cheats on video review...

England's not a FIFA darling though!

I agree something has to be done.

[sahsd]

Uhmm Portugal

[Calciodude]

1. Brazil will walk this world cup, it's going to be one gay WC one that will be even worse than the one in 2002.

[wyly]

they were very impressive in the last tournie in S Africa but as in any tournament once past the first round one slip up and you go home...any country can lose one game...

[ITALIA1982]

Originally Posted by Calciodude

1. Brazil will walk this world cup, it's going to be one gay WC one that will be even worse than the one in 2002.

Well as long as they don't meet France on the way