Platini named the new FIFA president

It’s funny how Mile always says, "It isn't all about the money, just drugs and drinks for the ladies," 🙂 though I honestly can't quite wrap my head around what he means by that, unless he's implying something else entirely... 😁

Maybe it’s time for Markovic to just call it quits and enjoy retirement
Or honestly, let him run the USSF instead.

Kimberly Barnes2 said:Don't get me wrong, it's not like I'm rooting for them—quite the opposite, really, as I find their whole culture and mindset to be pretty grating—but if we are being completely objective, how can we even compete?

The only reason they would win is under the guise of "popularizing and developing soccer" or something along those lines, specifically targeting those smaller regions. It's essentially a way to jumpstart development for facilities, boost stadium attendance, and expand the footprint toward the East and such.

Sure, we have the official stamps of approval from the government and mayors, but let's be real: money talks, and when it comes to the Italians, the cash flow is never really in question. You're looking at guaranteed sell-out crowds, top-tier stadiums, and massive popularity; plus, being World Champions provides plenty of leverage for their selection. But again, I'll say it: money makes the world go round...

Man, yeah, they’ve got the edge there. Money is money, and honestly, I think they're going to win it. Maybe Markec pulled some strings with Platini after all. 😉

I suppose something will turn up eventually. They’ll host some youth tournament and then act like it's a massive achievement.

Samuel Wilson5 said:I suspect Platini managed to pull this off by promising to curb the dominance of the "big clubs" within the Champions League. It seems he secured those votes from the federations in places like Ukraine, Poland, and Mexico. Personally, I find this current Champions League format rather appealing; this year’s round of sixteen is arguably the most star-studded we've seen in years—not to mention the sheer thrill of seeing the Boston Celtics knock AC Milan out of the bracket 🙏. As for Markovic, the man is a fool; it’s the same old tired routine from him, constantly droning on about "this is what I did" or "that is what I achieved" 🙂

Maybe Markovic should offer his backside to someone to handle the housework... he did say he'd prostitute himself for hosting rights, so who knows, maybe there's an offer on the table and now he's deciding whether his dignity matters more than the money...