There is no good or bad timing for something like this but the fact that it happens before what will be the biggest event in Germany over the next 50 years or so obviously makes it even worse. |
This is primarily a communicative move, where misunderstandings can be put out of the way, |
This move should make the investigation easier and increase the chances of convictions. |
Unfortunately we have to recognize again that when a lot of money is in play, fraud can't be ruled out. |
We did underestimate the extent of the whole issue and I regret that, I say it quite openly. |
We did underestimate the whole issue and I regret that, I say it quite openly. When I saw (the television show) it was clear to me that we should do what we could to help. |
We have to state clearly that, according to the results of the ongoing investigation, no referee is involved and no first division club is concerned. |
We take any disputes of a racist nature very seriously. |
We want this tournament and we have started to work out a concept with six to eight arenas. |
We will punish persons who have manipulated football games or attempt to with every means available to the soccer federation. |