Earlier today, the world of football was shaken to its very foundation when seven top-ranked officers were arrested by FBI officers in a hotel raid in Zurich. Charges of racketeering, corruption and bribery over the 2018 and 2022 World Cup elections were pinned on them, along with other charges. The ongoing investigation saw FBI agents enter CONCACAF's offices in Miami and carry out more evidence of corruption concerning tournaments held in that region.
While the investigation is only reaching CONCACAF and CONMEBOL execs, former UEFA boss Lennart Johannson stated he was by no means surprised by this events. Nevertheless, he doesn't expect Sepp Blatter to be indicted, and he even stated FIFA's current president will keep ruling football.
"This is serious business. Everybody wants to know more, what has happened, who is guilty? I'm glad that the bad guys get caught. People who have broken the law. "
"He's too cunning to put himself in such a situation. I don't think it will happen, that he would suddenly be exposed as a serious criminal," Johannson said about Blatter.
Added to his reaction, a spokesman for Luis Figo's presidential campaign revealed that the former Portuguese superstar would not change his mind about contending for FIFA's top seat. Figo declined last Thursday since he felt the proceeding "was not a legal election."
A subject such as this generated lots of opinions fom former football players, sports journalists and the general public. Have a look at what the world said about FIFA's corruption being exposed by the FBI.
IRS Criminal Investigation Chief Richard Weber
Former England striker Gary Lineker
There can't be a more corrupt, deplorable organisation on earth than FIFA. The house of cards is falling. Time for change!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 27, 2015
The buck stops at the top with that buffoon Blatter. Inconceivable he can survive this whilst all on his watch.
— Craig Burley (@CBurleyESPN) May 27, 2015
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright
If the FBI can get Capone an Gotti, they can get Blatter pic.twitter.com/cE6Cu7msjq
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) May 27, 2015
Former FIFA advisor Michael Hershman
Blatter "must take responsibility" says former #FIFA advisor Michael Hershman http://t.co/GSMC7lIWRi pic.twitter.com/htpDB9Qbvb
— BBC 5 live Sport (@5liveSport) May 27, 2015
The problem is not that 'Blatter controls everything'; it's rather that he can't, and doesn't. Result: a free-for-all, a kleptocracy.
— Philippe Auclair (@PhilippeAuclair) May 27, 2015
Well said FBI director James B Comey. #FIFAarrests pic.twitter.com/cO0ydNPElg
— Mark Chapman (@markchapman) May 27, 2015
I suggest chucking the corrupt @FIFAcom staff in a Russian or Qatari prison considering they are obviously fans! #FIFAarrests #Justice
— Moh Haider (@ArsenalMoh8) May 27, 2015
Other sources decided to make the most out of this situation.
Dear America, Send Sepp Blatter to prison and we'll officially stop making fun of you for calling it soccer. Yours sincerely, The World
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) May 27, 2015
Guess we can add Russia to the list of places Sepp Blatter can hide when the charges on him drop: pic.twitter.com/RWgYrbgIz7
— Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) May 27, 2015
#FIFAarrests ... the empire is falling pic.twitter.com/8XoVeTC22V
— RANsquawk (@RANsquawk) May 27, 2015
FIFA 16 cover pic.twitter.com/wEJQDWghNb
— Messi Stats (@MESSlSTATS) May 27, 2015 
