Football Philosopher

Switzerland
Joined April 2010
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🗣️ Prince Ali bin Hussein says the AFC Congress lacked debate, adding delegates were barred from talking with the media. He says the final day was “pure politics at the behest of Gianni Infantino”. It comes as AFC President Sheikh Salman claimed Asia endorses Infantino. 🗣️ “When it comes to FIFA elections, confederation presidents have no say: the vote is by each and every member association. So any claims that have recently emerged that confederation or FIFA council members have a part in the vote, is not relevant. “Having come back from Tokyo where the AFC Congress took place, the first two days were about football, which we all serve. The last day was pure politics at the behest of Gianni Infantino. “There were reports that Asia has a united position when it comes to electing the next FIFA President. In fact, nobody was allowed to speak, question, debate or talk with the media. Lack of transparency leads to lack of accountability. “No amount of coercion, threats or bribes should be allowed.”
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Gianni Infantino, der Grösste! Ein wahrhaft bemerkenswerter Auftritt in Zürich: Infantino, offenbar ein guter Katholik, beichtet erst seine Sünden und verspricht dann 25 Millionen. Beichte, Ablass und Absolution in einem einzigen Auftritt! Der Papst dürfte Freude haben. Doch im Fussball gilt wie in der Kirche: Glaubwürdigkeit lässt sich nicht erkaufen. #Fifa #GianniInfantino #Beichte #Ablass #Vatikan
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Gianni Infantino, the Greatest ! An astonishing performance in Zurich: Infantino, apparently a good Catholic, confesses his sins and then promises 25 million. Confession, indulgence and absolution — all in one appearance! The Pope would love it. But in football, as in the Church, credibility cannot be bought. #Fifa #GianniInfantino #indulgence #absolution #ThePope
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FIFA’s power struggle is reaching boiling point. Infantino faces growing opposition — but who can stop him?insideparadeplatz.ch/2026/10… via @InsideParade
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Ramon Vega: Vom Banker zum FIFA-Präsidenten? insideparadeplatz.ch/2026/10… via @InsideParade An interesting candidate with a diverse background. Good luck, Ramon. #RamonVega #Hotspurs
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82 years young – or, as we say today: post-juvenile. Dear Günter, you invented the «depth of space», became German football’s first pop star and showed that football and true elegance can go hand in hand. Today you are a World Champion, European Champion, Swiss citizen – and above all, a great friend and an enduring role model. As a grandfather and father-in-law, your influence on the younger generation is now growing even further. Happy birthday, my dear friend – and here’s to many more years of depth, style and the beautiful side of life! #GünterNetzer #DFB #BorsussiaMönchengladbach #RealMadrid #Grasshoppers
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82 Jahre jung – oder, wie man heute sagt: postjuvenil. Lieber Günter, Du hast die «Tiefe des Raumes» erfunden, warst der erste Popstar des deutschen Fussballs und hast gezeigt, dass Grandezza und Fussball wunderbar zusammenpassen. Heute bist Du Weltmeister, Europameister, Schweizer und vor allem: ein grosser Freund und ein unverändertes Vorbild. Als Grossvater und Schwiegervater nimmt Dein Einfluss auf die Jugend inzwischen sogar noch zu. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag – und auf viele weitere Jahre voller Tiefe, Stil und schöner Seiten des Lebens! #GünterNetzer #DFB
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The referee must remain the only authority on the field. I strongly support UEFA’s call to restore the referee’s authority and responsibility for decisions during the match. The VAR should intervene only in cases of clear and decisive errors. Football needs technology to assist the referee — not to replace him. #Football #Referees #VAR #UEFA #FairPlay
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Lise Klaveness deserves the utmost respect. She was the only one who always took a clear stand and did not go along with the mainstream. And at FIFA, the time is right for a woman to take the lead. #liseklaveness #norgesfotballforbund #norge #fifa #gianniinfantino #lise4president #uefa
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The FIFA is not a private equity fund. It is an association with statutes, regulations, and a fiduciary responsibility to protect the global game. If you sell football's crown jewels to private investors, you also sell part of the game – especially its soul. Money matters, but it must never become everything. #FIFA #Football #GianniInfantino
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The close relationship between the FIFA President and the US President has reached a financial dimension that is deeply damaging football. No one has the right to sell our game. #GianniInfantino #DonaldTrump #FIFA #UEFA #USA #Sellout
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The longest World Cup has come to an end - with the right champions. But on the way to the final whistle, the tournament had lost its credibility. Politics must not be allowed to overshadow the game.  Now it is up to the fans, players and national associations to reclaim football and bring it back to its roots under new leadership. #Fifa #worldcup #fifahalftimeshow #donaldtrump #gianniinfantino
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Viva España! 🇪🇸⚽️ History has a new golden chapter! Congratulations to the Spanish National Team on becoming FIFA World Champions for the second time after their unforgettable triumph in 2010. A dramatic extra-time winner by Ferran Torres crowned a magnificent campaign. The world salutes a worthy champion. ¡Viva España! #VivaEspaña #WorldChampions #FIFAWorldCup #OneGameOneWorld #FootballUnitesTheWorld
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The hydration breaks were just the start. On Sunday, the World Cup final will see the highlight of the tournament – the longest half-time-break in football-history. The World Cup final as a copy of the Super Bowl. Quo vadis, FIFA? #fifa #fifaworldcupfootball #hydrationbreak #gianniinfantino #worldcup2026
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Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls. They are overturned by rules, evidence and independent bodies. If a U.S. President intervenes with the FIFA President — and a player is suddenly cleared before a World Cup knockout match — the question is unavoidable: Quo vadis, FIFA? Football must never become a playground for political power. #FIFA #WorldCup #GianniInfantino #DonaldTrump
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