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former president of fifa Sepp Blatter Fans are advised to boycott the game USA at this summer’s World Cup for safety reasons.
Blatter posted on social media in support of Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth, who advised fans to avoid traveling to the United States following “abuse by immigration services.”
Less than three weeks after an immigration agency crackdown, two U.S. citizens were killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota: Renee Good and Alex Pretti, sparking protests in the city. The latter was shot and killed on Saturday while filming a protest, although video evidence showed he posed no threat to federal agents. Video footage also showed that Goode did not pose a threat to police when he was killed.
Blatter Post on social media Pease was quoted on Monday and added his support for his stance: “‘There is only one piece of advice for the fans: stay away from the United States!’ I think Mark Pease is right to question this World Cup.”
The United States, Canada and Mexico will host the World Cup from June 11 to July 19. 78 games will be played in 11 cities across the United States.
Pease told the Daily Herald last week: “What we’re seeing at home – the marginalization of political opponents, the abuse of immigration services – it’s hard to encourage fans to go there.
“There is only one advice for fans: avoid the United States! In any case, you will see better views on TV. Upon arrival, fans should expect that if they do not comply with the authorities, they will be sent home immediately. If they are lucky.”
Blatter stepped down in 2015 amid a series of scandals, ending his tenure as FIFA president. He and former UEFA president Michel Platini were acquitted last year of charges of fraud, forgery, mismanagement and misappropriation of more than 2 million Swiss francs paid by FIFA to the French in 2011. The investigation ended both men’s careers in football governance.
Blatter’s successor at FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has developed a close relationship with US President Donald Trump.