Footballers are slaves. I know this from the personal experience of being a footballer.
Sepp BlatterIt's up to the national associations and their leagues to limit the entry of foreign players.
Sepp BlatterWhat I am most proud of is the legacy of hope that FIFA and football leaves around the world. It makes all of the efforts and energy I pour into this job worth it.
Sepp BlatterWhy is it good for football to take the excitement away from fans by overcharging them for tickets to see their team?
Sepp BlatterThe World Cup must remain the number one competition, because it is our only source of money and, with that money, we can develop football in the whole world.
Sepp BlatterPerhaps we could revisit the issue of World Cup Host selection for 2018/2022 as some countries feel, and we did say, they are more suitable. Russia was the only high risk location for 2018 and racial chanting is rife there but a Mr. R. Abramovich paid a significant fee to fund the voting proceedings and, not to be discriminatory, we would have to see the same thing from any England/Spain representatives wishing to have another vote.
Sepp Blatter