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"We are faced with an unsatisfactory situation. We are subject to universal criticism from governments, sponsors, media and the wider world. With this background the election has turned into one-horse race." England's FA chairman David Bernstein speaking before the FIFA Congress in an unsuccessful attempt to get the presidential election postponed.
Other Sources
Corruption in CONCACAF has a long history and will require a lot to clean out - from Goal.com's Andrea Canales: I was startled to see him, and I blurted, "You're Jack Warner."
Money is Blatter's oxygen and only sponsors can cut supply - from The Independent's James Lawton: There are no ultimatums, not yet....
Fifa brotherhood goes to war as back-scratching turns to back-stabbing but organisation will still look after itself - from The Telegraph's Paul Kelso: These are from inside the “Fifa family”, and for an organisation built on a fraternal code of governance on a nod and a wink, that is deadly.
No heroes, only victims and villains - from FoxSoccer's Ives Galarcep: So what exactly was Austin trying to do?
West Ham romantics should give Sam Allardyce a chance to show worth - from The Guardian's Paul Wilson: One relegation later and with the benefit of hindsight, it can be argued that Newcastle could have done worse than sticking with Allardyce.
Captain Carlos: Bocanegra Reflects on his Captaincy, Memorable Moments and What it All Means to Him - from US Soccer: "This is what we need to do now and show the way for some of the younger players."
Klopas takes reins for Fire - from The Chicago Sun-Times' Len Ziehm: "I told them the most important thing as far as they’re concerned is that I believe in them."
New baby clears Conrad's head - from ESPN Los Angeles's Scott French: You never get used to watching a game....
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