Joseph Blatter
Joseph Blatter, born in 1936, is a Swiss football administrator who served as the President of FIFA from 1998 until 2015. His tenure was marked by significant controversy, including allegations of corruption and mismanagement within the organization. Blatter was ousted amid a broader investigation into FIFA's practices and has since faced legal challenges related to his leadership. He recently testified in the 'Sommermärchen' trial regarding the alleged financial irregularities surrounding the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Born on Mar 10, 1936 (90 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 | 4.67 | 0.25% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 111,137 | $450,000 | 1,107$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 2.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 160,364 | $1,200,000 | 1,493$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 174,855 | $1,500,000 | 1,243$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,857 | $54,000 | 44$ |
| Italy | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 49,600 | $2,000,000 | 1,641$ |
| Spain | 1 | 4.00 | 2.86% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 1,335,851 | $1,400,000 | 40,000$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,042 | $700,000 | 570$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,720 | $56,000 | 46$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,142 | $62,000 | 50$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 44,478 | $350,000 | 306$ |
| Totals | 12 | 562,578,950 | 1,892,046 | $7,772,000 | 46,500$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Joseph Blatter was the president of FIFA from 1998 until 2015 and was involved in a major corruption scandal.
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Colombia:
Joseph Blatter's departure followed a corruption scandal known as 'Fifa Gate'.
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Mexico:
Joseph Blatter is noted for his controversial leadership of FIFA, which was also marred by corruption.
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Italy:
Joseph Blatter was the president of FIFA during the 2006 World Cup.
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Spain:
Joseph Blatter was Infantino's predecessor and initiated the opulence journey of FIFA.
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Argentina:
Joseph Blatter criticized the FIFA decision regarding Balogun's red card.
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Argentina:
Joseph Blatter, the former FIFA president, criticized the episode, stating that red cards should not be annulled due to political calls.
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Argentina:
Joseph Blatter criticized the decision made by FIFA regarding Balogun's red card suspension.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Blatter is the former FIFA president who commented on the World Cup's challenges.
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Uruguay:
Joseph Blatter has been critical of his successor and has referred to FIFA as a 'dictatorship'.
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