News: Fifa Sting (Marin, CBF, etc. involved)

You guys notice that with all these shocking news regarding FIFA last week, that even Brazil's media has barely given any attention to the national team as it has arrived at Granja Comary to prepare for the friendlies before the Copa América? Contrast that to the hysteria 1 year ago. Granted, it was the first World Cup held on Brazilian soil in 64 years, and the World Cup means much more than the Copa América. Still, with all the dirt on FIFA, the widespread belief amongst Brazilians that CBF is corrupt, and most probably, thanks to the memories of the game against Germany, it's almost as if the national team and Copa América mean nothing to fans right now.

Sure, I want Brazil to win, and I will watch the games, but these unprecedented developments have cast a heavy cloud over the soccer world. And given the 2016 Copa América may now be in jeopardy (let's remember that CONMEBOL and CONCACAF fashioned a special trophy for that tournament, to be unveiled on the day of the final of this year's Copa América), there should be attention as this may be the only cup we'll play before the 2018 World Cup. But one could be forgiven for forgetting the Copa América is around the corner.

 

that would potentially ruin their product for a relatively small payoff. Fifa is corrupt but not that stupid. I'm sure some individual players have probably taken bribes but Fifa wasn't behind it imo.

 

As much as I would love to believe it..along with the '98 Final...we lost both games UNDISPUTEDLY to much better teams!! I saw both games with all 4 eyes and we deserved to lose both games!! As much as it hurts to say this

 

my God this Sarney. There's nothing this guy can't do, former president, inducted to the Brazilian Literary Academy, now possible FA president at the ripe age of 110.

 

Damn if we was gonna put another old fossil at the head of the CBF let it be Mario Zagalo!!

 

When I read that, I thought in my head there's no way that's Sarney of Maranhao. And I was afraid to ask, not to look stupid.

 

Maluf.

 

I just hope that this really is the end of the Havelange dynasty. btw Leonardo has all the attritubes necessary to be an excellent president, euro-management experience, history in the NT, character, intelligence. Of course in reality they'll most likely elect Delfim or a similar stiff.

 

They should also look at an 'outsider' like Tostao as well!!

 

Nice idea. Tostão is not only a ex-footballer, but also a football scholar. I believe he would be a great leader for our football, but that will never happen, unfortunately. Politics, politics. Never so simple.

 

Whoa

 

No chance

 

a little naive of him to think he has a shot? Just because the current administration has been ousted doesn't mean that the electoral process won't still be largely political. Zico has never been involved with FIFA and won't gete elected president based on his legacy as a player alone.