A selection of notable quotes by FIFA President Sepp Blatter:
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''On the field of play, I deny that there is racism. If you had a confrontation during the match, you shake hands, and when the game is over, it is over.'' - Blatter in television interview Wednesday on racism in football.
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''I would say they should refrain from any sexual activities.'' - Blatter on fact that homosexuality is illegal in Qatar, posing problems for gay visitors during the 2022 World Cup.
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''Let's get women to play in different and more feminine garb than the men. ... in tighter shorts for example.'' - Blatter on women's football clothing in 2004.
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''If this had happened in let's say Latin countries then I think he would have been applauded.'' - Blatter in 2010 on allegations that England captain John Terry had an affair with teammate Wayne Bridge's ex-girlfriend.
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''Crisis? What is a crisis? Football is not in a crisis.'' - Blatter at news conference in May amid FIFA's worst corruption scandal.
