Thursday, June 02, 2016

Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss

Remember that time, so long past at this point, when we held out such high hopes for new FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Welp.

Turns out our hero is about to get suspended for four months pending review of allegations that he attempted to erase the recordings of a FIFA Council meeting held on May 23. Just a few weeks ago, Domenico Scala, chair of FIFA's Audit and Compliance Committee resigned after a dispute with Infantino. Now it's alleged that that dispute centered on Infantino's incessant demand that his salary be raised.
"So it turns out I'm kind of a scumbag. My bad."
We were more innocent then, those six weeks ago. Now we know better. Once a filthy fucking cesspool, always a filthy fucking cesspool.

32 comments:

zman said...

Speaking of soccer,

http://www.wired.com/2016/06/awww-yiss-nike-mashed-air-jordan-v-soccer-cleats/

Danimal said...

My boy has discovered the Andy Griffith Show on his own and has since begun recording every episode.

Shlara said...

catching up on the last post.

I have Cleveland--I'd like to see JR Smith win one.
And I like James Jones and LBJ.

Mark said...

JR Smith is not the guy I'd have thought would be Shlara's "I want him to win one" pick. My judging, just surprised.

I hope Anderson Varejao wins one.

Shlara said...

#TeamSwish

TR said...

I'm rooting for Cleveland, for the town. I travel there once every year or two for work. They need something good.

And I too question the JR Smith fandom. He is a douche. He grew up in my county and once killed a guy while driving.

TR said...

Whoever told Mike Breen his tie is okay should be fired. Terrible.

Mark said...

Not just a guy, TR. His best friend. I interned in Cleveland and don't understand the collective love/sympathy here for the city. That place sucks.

Iguodala was fucking fantastic last night. Livingston will get the headlines and deservedly so but Iggy was the Warriors best player last night.

TR said...

Set your DVRs now! Pitbull on GMA shortly.

TR said...

Watching George Stephanopoulos feign excitement for Pitbull's appearance is the most tragic thing I've ever seen.

And yes, I'm keeping it real at the local VW dealer while my commute car is being serviced. The apparently deaf Filipino woman sitting near me has the remote and likes her telly LOUD.

TR said...

Pitbull's new tune samples REO Speedwagon's Take it on the Run. It is horrendous, to quite horrendous. But at least he packs the stage with plenty of thick-hipped ladies.

rob said...

cleveland can't feel great about losing that game while holding steph and klay to a total of 20 points. that ain't happening again, even if the golden state bench probably won't put up 45.

Clarence said...

Clarence's Top 5 REO Speedwagon Songs

5. Ridin' the Storm Out
4. Roll With the Changes
3. Don't Let Him Go
2. Take It On the Run
1. Keep On Loving You

Not a fan of Time for Me to Fly. And Can't Fight This Feeling is for total pussies. (Hard to type that with a straight face as I just listed the top 5 Speedwagon tunes.)

"If you're tired of the same old story, turn some pages."

Mark said...

Ditched the kids and am now sitting pool side at the adult pool at the Gaylord Pools. Time to start day drinking. At least that's what my watch says.

Danimal said...

I need to put Roll w/the Changes a couple of spots up. I'd probably move Keep On Loving You down 1 or 2. That's just me though. Kevin Cronin is a total badass.



Clarence said...

Kevin Cronin's net worth is $25 million. All right.

Danimal said...

He also named one of his sons "Paris". I would not eff with that guy.

Clarence said...

The exodus of superstars from this world may add another biggie soon, as it sounds like The Greatest may be on the doorstep.

Danimal said...

Who dat?

Clarence said...

"I

Am

the Greatest"


They called him Cassius

zman said...

What's my name?!

rob said...

hume cronyn

Danimal said...

I was thinking rock star genre.

zman said...

Valar morghulis.

rob said...

valar ghorghulis

Mark said...

Remember when it was fun to watch US Soccer?

TR said...

Nope

Mark said...

I'm at a sports bar at the Gaylord Palms that has 8 huge TVs. The largest is on the USMNT game. The rest are all on baseball. Summer is the worst.

rob said...

the us is playing really well, but they've done a shit job on set pieces and had a bit of bad luck. still not fun, though.

Danimal said...

Feckin set pieces.

zman said...

I had a set piece for a while there.

TR said...

RIP, Cassius. Champion of all champions.