For Blatter the risks are to the "spirit and essence" of the game, as well as integrity and the financial stability of clubs, players, leagues and organisations. That said, Blatter emphasised that "we, at FIFA, applaud and welcome those in the business community who want to invest in our sport. But football must never be seen as just a money making venture."
While acknowledging that finance and business have a crucial role to play in ensuring that football can continue to grow and develop, Blatter said there had to be a sensible balance between governing bodies, clubs and the business community to ensure the game remains sustainable at all levels.
"Let us remember that the future of football depends on integrity, responsibility and grassroots development. Best practice at all levels of financial management; Protecting the game and those who take part in it; Fair value, equality, environmental sustainability and ethical work practices
"While money is important, we must never forget what makes football such an inspiring and enduring force. No amount of money, profit or business will ever replace the social benefits that a sport like football brings to its fans and players.
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Blatter is an odious thief in the same way as Bernie is in F1, the sooner sports get rid of them the better.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter's chances of remaining in office after 2015 have increased dramatically after FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke urged him to stay in the job.
Really couldn't care less if he runs FIFA forever, I've given up on international football and he hardly affects city
we must never forget what makes football such an inspiring and enduring force. No amount of money, profit or business will ever replace the social benefits that a sport like football brings to its fans
I'm not going if she's not going.
She's already there I believe. Therefore, I'm going to, err, demonstrate with her. I wish to show solidarity.
Blatter is an odious thief in the same way as Bernie is in F1, the sooner sports get rid of them the better.
Hopefully the current uprising in Brazil becomes a fully fledged revolution, overthrows the government and cancels the World Cup. That'd be ****ing great.
Really couldn't care less if he runs FIFA forever, I've given up on international football and he hardly affects city
Blatter is an odious thief in the same way as Bernie is in F1, the sooner sports get rid of them the better.
The first time I read this I thought you were referring to our loud mouthed drunken crazy fan who 'walks to every game' by bus. Now I get what you're on about I totally agree.
The first time I read this I thought you were referring to our loud mouthed drunken crazy fan who 'walks to every game' by bus. Now I get what you're on about I totally agree.
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1 | Leicester | 46 | 97 |
2 | Ipswich | 46 | 96 |
3 | Leeds Utd | 46 | 90 |
4 | Southampton | 46 | 87 |
5 | West Brom | 46 | 75 |
6 | Norwich City | 46 | 73 |
7 | Hull City | 46 | 70 |
8 | Middlesbro | 46 | 69 |
9 | Coventry City | 46 | 64 |
10 | Preston | 46 | 63 |
11 | Bristol City | 46 | 62 |
12 | Cardiff City | 46 | 62 |
13 | Millwall | 46 | 59 |
14 | Swansea City | 46 | 57 |
15 | Watford | 46 | 56 |
16 | Sunderland | 46 | 56 |
17 | Stoke City | 46 | 56 |
18 | QPR | 46 | 56 |
19 | Blackburn | 46 | 53 |
20 | Sheffield W | 46 | 53 |
21 | Plymouth | 46 | 51 |
22 | Birmingham | 46 | 50 |
23 | Huddersfield | 46 | 45 |
24 | Rotherham Utd | 46 | 27 |