FA: FIFA Has Damaged Reputation

LONDON - Chairman of Football Association (FA), David Bernstein was not able to accept Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.

English football federation is indeed regret the highest body of world football was due to continue despite congressional election of the President of FIFA, leaving only one candidate, namely Sepp Blatter following the other candidate, Mohammed Bin Hammam resign because the scandal involved bribes the 2022 World Cup.

Please note, not just the FA who have requested that Congress adjourned, the Federation of Scottish football, (Scottish Football Association) took a similar stance.

But unfortunately, the demand for two delay Federation Congress just like the wind. FIFA still continue the selection process in which Blatter finally defend positions that have been held since 1998 earlier. "I think it is futile. We have made an important point of principle, "Bernstein told BBC Sport snapped on Friday (06/03/2011).

Bernstein argued that Bernstein's appointment is not in accordance with the procedure. "We feel the coronation of a person is not in accordance with what is happening in FIFA," said Bernstein, referring to the attitude of the FA who choose to abstain in the congressional elections some time ago.

Regarding the idea of ​​selecting host the World Cup which was originally selected by 208 members of Congress by Sepp Blatter, Bernstein openly highlight the FIFA supremo innovation.

"I think there has been movement in several ways including greater democracy in the Congress who was involved in selecting the World Cup organizers are no longer Executive Committee. So I think there are some changes and we must take responsibility for it, "said Bernstein.

Bernstein also said that many people are afraid to explore the transparency of FIFA. "Problems in FIFA is, people are afraid to put their heads above the dividing wall. There are quite a wave of support but you have to talk with others in person to understand it, "he continued.

"Blatter promised there will be a lot of effort to put the truth where they are always criticized. So I hope he (Blatter) can do it. FIFA's reputation has been damaged, but they are happy in the end. Looking back, I do not think will be many changes, "added Bernstein a pessimistic lot of changes in body FIFA under Blatter's regime.