Blatter Demands Crackdown On Violent Tackles

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Fifa president Sepp Blatter has called for lifetime bans and criminal prosecutions in a bid to stamp violent play out of the game.

With reckless challenges perceived to be on the increase, Blatter believes Fifa must adopt a zero tolerance policy to combat dangerous play.

The International Board, the body that determines the laws of the game, will meet in Gleneagles this weekend and Blatter insists the issue will be up for debate.

"Dangerous tackling is one of the most important issues in football at the moment," he told The Times.

"Players who do this kind of thing intentionally should be banned from the game.

Criminal prosecution

"Attacking somebody is criminal, whether it happens on a football pitch or elsewhere," he added. "It is a crime and should be treated as such."

Blatter also urged referees to take a tougher stance on dangerous tackling and protect players when it is clear they are being targeted for some rough treatment.

"Before, the problem was tackling from behind, but now the players are doing it from the front and from the side," he said.

"This is a matter we will discuss this weekend. We will not only make recommendations to the referees, we will instruct them to be stronger against this violence.

"The referees should be aware that if there is a very good player, they need to protect him," Blatter added. "And then they must pay attention to the defender who wants to kick him out of the game and tell the defender that he is being watched. That is the psychology the referees must use.

Referee analysis

"We have now in our referees' committee a former Swiss international. He is analysing the game and assisting the referees. He has many examples where this kind of problem arises.

"In one match a player scored three goals in the first half. In the second half the defender almost killed him. Why? Because the coach must have said, 'Don't let him score another goal.'"

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3253568,00.html



At last some protection for teams like Arsenal and Barcelona that just want to play football. Well done Seth.

 

[ShearerM4]

More bullsh*t though. We should demand protection against someone like him. He's always wanted football to be a non contact sport. Tackles that deliberately set out to injure another player are already dealt with accordingly. What is said here implies an over the top crack down.

At last some protection for teams like Arsenal and Barcelona that just want to play football. Well done Seth.

Ugh...

 

[easyeasyeasy]

When is Step Ladder ever going to shut that big fat gob of his? Yet another rant to seek attention, I just been watching Sky Sports News about this story and they've had thousands of text from angry football fans literally telling him to STFU.

How about he impose a lifetime ban on himself for almost single-handedly KILLING THE GAME OF FOOTBALL with his nonsense?

 

[Bobby]

We need to be protected from thug teams who can't match our football. Arsenal's only crime is setting out to play the game in the right way.

 

[ShearerM4]

Maybe teams should just forfeit games against teams like Barca and Arsenal then why bother play them if they have the divine right to win and throw a fit if you try roughing them up (within the rules).

 

[pede54]

If you're too much of a poof to play a mans game, then fu<k off amd play golf or something "safe".

A team needs to be able to compete on all fronts. It's not just about ability, its also about physical domination too.

Now if the game has suddenly become too rough for some of our sissy teams, and their pussy players, who are demanding that the nice referee should protect them from those other "rough" boys, then too fu<king bad.

These tossers need to grow up, toughen up and STFU.

Funny thing is.....you never hear anyone from the UK (apart from the brainwashed goon of course), who even thinks that there is a problem. Maybe these players who feel nervous should go and play in a nice safe league somewhere say, back in their own country. After all, this is the English Premier League and if the English don't have a problem with the tackles being made, then who gives a monkey's what anyone else thinks about it.

You never hear African players moaning about it, or Eastern European players, or Scots, Irish or Welsh players. Just see who's whinging and note what nationality they are. These pansy's come here to earn big money and at the same time want to turn our game into sh1t, because it's too rough.

Fu<king unbelievable.

 

[ShearerM4]

It was a bad tackle on Eduardo of course, but most of the time the injury would never have been that bad.

I don't usually subscribe to victimisation but Blatter clearly has some irrational hatred of English football. If some Italian player had separated Rooney's foot from his ankle with a cynical tackle rather than a clumsy one he'd be smiling with glee.

 

[Jambo Den]

If you're too much of a poof to play a mans game, then fu<k off amd play golf or something "safe".

A team needs to be able to compete on all fronts. It's not just about ability, its also about physical domination too.

Now if the game has suddenly become too rough for some of our sissy teams, and their pussy players, who are demanding that the nice referee should protect them from those other "rough" boys, then too fu<king bad.

These tossers need to grow up, toughen up and STFU.

Funny thing is.....you never hear anyone from the UK (apart from the brainwashed goon of course), who even thinks that there is a problem. Maybe these players who feel nervous should go and play in a nice safe league somewhere say, back in their own country. After all, this is the English Premier League and if the English don't have a problem with the tackles being made, then who gives a monkey's what anyone else thinks about it.

You never hear African players moaning about it, or Eastern European players, or Scots, Irish or Welsh players. Just see who's whinging and note what nationality they are. These pansy's come here to earn big money and at the same time want to turn our game into sh1t, because it's too rough.

Fu<king unbelievable.

Urgh, I actually agree with a pede post!

We all know that players that come here are often incredibly talented with the ball at their feet if you give them time, which is why it's imperative as a defender you are right on top of them and don't give them any time. Once a tackle goes in, some players go missing for the rest of the game and it's an effective way of dealing with a different style. What do people want, defenders to stand back and applaud like it's a f*ckling Harlem Globetrotters exhibition?

Now I'm really sorry over what happened to Eduardo, but these accidents happen in life and football. No way did Taylor mean to maul his leg.

Like ShearerM4 says, perhaps football should be a continuous friendly between Arsenal and Barca for all the world's trophies. (:/)

 

[Bobby]

Like ShearerM4 says, perhaps football should be a continuous friendly between Arsenal and Barca for all the world's trophies. (:/)

Add Kashima in and it sounds like a plan.

 

[pede54]

Urgh, I actually agree with a pede post!

sorry mate, I'll try not to let it happen again

We all know that players that come here are often incredibly talented with the ball at their feet if you give them time, which is why it's imperative as a defender you are right on top of them and don't give them any time. Once a tackle goes in, some players go missing for the rest of the game and it's an effective way of dealing with a different style. What do people want, defenders to stand back and applaud like it's a f*ckling Harlem Globetrotters exhibition?

As crazy as it is, I think that is exactly what certain wierd fans seem to expect.

Now I'm really sorry over what happened to Eduardo, but these accidents happen in life and football. No way did Taylor mean to maul his leg.

Like ShearerM4 says, perhaps football should be a continuous friendly between Arsenal and Barca for all the world's trophies. (:/)

If we are talking about intentional or premeditated violence commited by one player against another, then the rules and the Law are already in place to deal with these situations. Duncan Ferguson went to prison for an on the field headbutt don't forget.

Footballers are not exempt from the Law, and if they use intentional violence on the pitch, then its up to the referee to report it, or for the police at the ground to charge the player with assault, GBH or whatever.

This already happens. It doesn't happen very often of course because very few tackles made, are deemed to have been made with the intent to injure a player to that extent. So the Law already protects everyone in football if one needs to use it.

Da Silva's injury was nasty and Taylors tackle was messy, but thats life and thats professional sports for you. Like I said, if its too rough for a player in England, then there are plenty of other leagues around the World to choose from. Effin' prima donnas.

 

[tim5303]

Football is or was the last time I looked a contact sport. Yes Taylor's tackle was a bad one but he got an appropriate punishment.

I would much rather Sepp got tough with those who dive than those who tackle hard

 

[ShearerM4]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7285171.stm

lol

 

[Bobby]

Does anyone remember the two old men who used to sit in the balcony during "The Muppet Show"?

 

[tracertong]

Alex Ferguson agrees with Blatter and Wenger.........


"I agree with Sepp Blatter, the standards in our game as opposed to the Continent, the tolerance level, is behind Europe. I think it's a big problem. Lassana Diarra had eight or nine fouls in the match. It's incredible. I've got to agree with Arsene Wenger. Someone is going to get a serious injury in our game. He's had one himself with Eduardo.

It's not a nice thing to talk about but, the treatment Ronaldo is getting, I'm worried about him"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7285393.stm

 

[adedawson]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7285171.stm

lol

What a joke. Should be up to the clubs if your asking me, if they choose to deploy a hawk eye system, referee's can then decide weather to use/need the aid on the day. Stupid fifa.

 

[Filipower]

haha two referees behind each goal what a ******* joke man, they're just going to get it even wronger..

btw, as to the "violent tackles", well then we'll pretty much have to ban the most of the south american leagues players..what a moron, Blatter, just ******* ban him already...jesus christ..

 

[tim5303]

Alex Ferguson agrees with Blatter and Wenger.........


"I agree with Sepp Blatter, the standards in our game as opposed to the Continent, the tolerance level, is behind Europe. I think it's a big problem. Lassana Diarra had eight or nine fouls in the match. It's incredible. I've got to agree with Arsene Wenger. Someone is going to get a serious injury in our game. He's had one himself with Eduardo.

It's not a nice thing to talk about but, the treatment Ronaldo is getting, I'm worried about him"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7285393.stm

Well if Ferguson agrees then it must be right! -

just goes to confirm my thinking. Anyway what does Ferguson want an Italian referee refereeing his games - has he seen some of the decisions made in Italy this year?

 

[pede54]

Well if Ferguson agrees then it must be right!

This is the same Ferguson I take it, that would send Roy Keane onto the field every game and let good ol' Roy kick the crap out of other players, and in one particular case break Haarlands leg INTENTIONALLY. That leg break finished Haarland's career by the way. He sends Scoles into midfield every game knowing that he cannot tackle to save his life, and it's only luck that Scholes has not more seriously hurt other players than he already has.

Ferguson, Wenger and the rest of them do not give a crap about physical players at all, as long as its only their teams that they play for. What they don't like is when some teams dominate them physically and fairly, thereby negating the advantage they think they should have by possessing more "gifted" players.

It all a croc and I find it amazing that people are still taken in by these mind games . It's what Wenger and Ferguson have always done. They whinge about everything.....unless they are winning of course.

Wenger knows that his players are in general lightweight. So he wants to change the status quo to suit himself and his club. Ferguson lost yesterday and is now attempting to use as an excuse, that poor little Ronaldo was treated too roughly. He obviously thinks other teams need to let Ronaldo do his thing without daring to challenge him. So Fergie thinks that all opposition players should simply bathe in Ronaldo's brilliance, let him run all over you, while you just stand back and admire it. And lets give him a round of applause too shall we?

What a pile of pussy crap.

 

[ShearerM4]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/football/7286011.stm

And another. What the hell? How insulting. Now, I'm not saying a British team is the best idea ever but Blatter is like the old drunk guy who's always in the pub and will ramble and throw out these embarrassing opinions on any subject you ask him about. The way he goes about his position is ridiculous.

It's the kind of stuff you'd see posted on football forums not said by the guy head of FIFA for god knows how many years.

 

[Jambo Den]

Blatter is an utter walloper. if he continues on like this, I can see an incentive for FAs/Clubs to form their separate governing bodies.

I'd be completely against that in principle, but the amount of crap that goes on with him and FIFA is a f*cking joke and I'd understand why it may come to that.