Blatter was reelected over the West's choice - some Jordanian prince. Putin and some other "enemies" reportedly backed Blatter. He was also supported by most African and Asian nations, from what they are saying.
Personally, I don't care. But one narrative is that while the corruption was real enough, this whole exercise was a US effort to assume more control over FIFA and probably to take the 2018 games from Russia.
Personally, I don't care. But one narrative is that while the corruption was real enough, this whole exercise was a US effort to assume more control over FIFA and probably to take the 2018 games from Russia.
