Old Sepp Blatter, octogenarian leader of FIFA-soccer's ruling body, has a very high profile problem: a star on a World Cup team can't keep his mouth shut. During its game with Italy, Team Uruguay's star, Luis Suarez, encountered Italian Giorgio Chiellini and gave him an "oral" insult. The insult in the form of a bite of the shoulder by Suarez was not unobserved. This from a player who has accomplished this daring fete at least 3 other times in front of millions.
Well, Sepp, what we going to do about dis player? Suspension for the tournament? Fine and suspension? How about drug testing-he must be on "something"? Will you have an investigation and suspend Suarez during the World Cup, pending that outcome? Will you pass the buck to the referee contingent?
It seems that when it comes to stars and their foibles, FIFA gives them a pass, not wishing to alienate the fan base/club owners/ pretenders to FIFA leadership.
So, Old Sepp, do what you have to do: but do remember: "the whole world is watching and waiting". Please, don't repeat any vampire jokes during any of your announcements.
Latin America's Big Day
We expected this and it happened: during yesterday's play, 3 teams representing Latin American countries won and moved on: Uruguay, home to biters, defeated Italy, sending the Azzurri home to cold pizza; Costa Rica defeated 3 Lion England, sending them home to the usual cool reception; and Colombia defeated Japan, sending sons of Nippon home to face the Emperor. The day was a black eye for the European model; but all's not lost-Germany and Netherlands have yet to finish group play, and little Portugal has a ghost of a chance before they are tossed off with Spain. Greece, resurrected from the financial dead, defeated Cote d'Ivor to exit group play into the knockout round.
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