From the former companions and campaign workers to dangerous opponent: The Qatari top official Mohammed bin Hammam wants FIFA president Joseph Blatter fall and the first Asian guide the fortunes of world football. "The time is ripe for a change, it's time for new faces, new blood. The Fifa needs change, "said the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Friday at a press conference at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Thus, the 75-year-old Blatter at the FIFA Congress on 1 June in Zurich once again have to face a crucial vote - as early as 1998 and 2002. When he took office 13 years ago the Swiss had prevailed after an intense campaign against former Uefa chief Lennart Johansson. 2002, a clear election victory was followed by the African Union chief Issa Hayatou.
2007 Blatter unopposed by acclamation was confirmed in office. The power-conscious Wallis knows how to campaign and despite the last-ever-louder criticism of his person and the conduct of the Fifa still is broad support, particularly among smaller organizations. The 61-year-old bin Hammam is considered one of the most influential soccer officials and is also a close confidant of the Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Also, thanks to good contacts within the bin Hammam of Qatar was Fifa in December last year the contract for the World Cup 2022nd He figured his chances on Friday at 50:50 and is definitely more than a Zählkandidat. But it actually goes to the spectacular fall-leaves? That will depend now on whether it succeeds businessman from Doha to consider in the next two and a half months, the majority of the 208 national associations to his side.
"I have to convince people. I want to make within the Fifafür an absolutely ethical, democratic and transparent environment, "said the manager's own successful business groups. Fifa is not a corrupt organization, "said bin Hammam. "But we need more transparency." Bin Hammam combined his candidacy with specific proposals for reform.
He wants to include the last increase in the controversial award of the World Cup 2018 (Russia) and 2022 (Qatar) from corruption possible suspect of the Fifa Executive Committee from the current 24 to 41 members. "I have the desire and the will to serve the Fifa," said bin Hammam in front of a poster with his likeness and the inscription "Future" ("Future").
The Asian top official long considered a close friend of Blatter and voices buyer in two election campaigns. But recently, he repeatedly criticized publicly the Fifa structures. Blatter said last year, the friendship with bin Hammam is "broken suddenly." It was the Qataris with his election to the Fifa executive in 1996 quickly to the closest assistant of the then Secretary-General leaves.
"Mr Blatter is a very experienced person and the world knows him very well," said bin Hammam now. "But there is always a time limit for everything." How ambitious is otherwise so quiet and thoughtful man acting business is a statement betrays the year 2009. When it came to a revolt in Asia based in the Fifa executive, saw bin Hammam at the rate of attention: "Anyone who asks me in the way that I propose from head and hands." So far, eight presidents of the Fifa - Brazil's Joao Havelange and seven Europeans.
Bin Hammam would be the first Asian. 
Thus, the 75-year-old Blatter at the FIFA Congress on 1 June in Zurich once again have to face a crucial vote - as early as 1998 and 2002. When he took office 13 years ago the Swiss had prevailed after an intense campaign against former Uefa chief Lennart Johansson. 2002, a clear election victory was followed by the African Union chief Issa Hayatou.
2007 Blatter unopposed by acclamation was confirmed in office. The power-conscious Wallis knows how to campaign and despite the last-ever-louder criticism of his person and the conduct of the Fifa still is broad support, particularly among smaller organizations. The 61-year-old bin Hammam is considered one of the most influential soccer officials and is also a close confidant of the Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Also, thanks to good contacts within the bin Hammam of Qatar was Fifa in December last year the contract for the World Cup 2022nd He figured his chances on Friday at 50:50 and is definitely more than a Zählkandidat. But it actually goes to the spectacular fall-leaves? That will depend now on whether it succeeds businessman from Doha to consider in the next two and a half months, the majority of the 208 national associations to his side.
"I have to convince people. I want to make within the Fifafür an absolutely ethical, democratic and transparent environment, "said the manager's own successful business groups. Fifa is not a corrupt organization, "said bin Hammam. "But we need more transparency." Bin Hammam combined his candidacy with specific proposals for reform.
He wants to include the last increase in the controversial award of the World Cup 2018 (Russia) and 2022 (Qatar) from corruption possible suspect of the Fifa Executive Committee from the current 24 to 41 members. "I have the desire and the will to serve the Fifa," said bin Hammam in front of a poster with his likeness and the inscription "Future" ("Future").
The Asian top official long considered a close friend of Blatter and voices buyer in two election campaigns. But recently, he repeatedly criticized publicly the Fifa structures. Blatter said last year, the friendship with bin Hammam is "broken suddenly." It was the Qataris with his election to the Fifa executive in 1996 quickly to the closest assistant of the then Secretary-General leaves.
"Mr Blatter is a very experienced person and the world knows him very well," said bin Hammam now. "But there is always a time limit for everything." How ambitious is otherwise so quiet and thoughtful man acting business is a statement betrays the year 2009. When it came to a revolt in Asia based in the Fifa executive, saw bin Hammam at the rate of attention: "Anyone who asks me in the way that I propose from head and hands." So far, eight presidents of the Fifa - Brazil's Joao Havelange and seven Europeans.
Bin Hammam would be the first Asian.
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