"Idea that only a European can (be) president is why FIFA is plagued by corruption" (C. Mong-joon)

"Since Europe is the centre of world football there are some who have their doubts about an Asian becoming president of FIFA. But the idea that only a European can become FIFA president is why FIFA is plagued by corruption," stated Chung Mong-joon, the billionaire tycoon of the conglomerate Hyundai and a former FIFA vice-president, to the Korean Yonhap News agency on 21/07/2015.

"I am thinking of running (for the presidency of FIFA). I would like to open a new era for FIFA. I am positively considering running for the presidency and will be able to reveal my decision soon," added Chung Mong-joon, who was part of the FIFA Executive Committee from 1994 to 2011.

• "Reform measures presented by FIFA are contradictory. Sepp Blatter himself should be the target of reforms, but he wants to oversee the election until next February.
• The idea to leave Blatter in charge until next year to manage the elections and to let him come up with a reform plan only shows that those involved have yet to come to their senses.
• Blatter has been doing whatever he wants with FIFA for 40 years since his days…