BURIRAM UNITED.

[Antonio]

Don't book too early.....

Fifa warns Thailand of possible international ban
Afifah Ariffin
Jun 20, 2013

FAT president Worawi Makudi has rescheduled elections for a new chief

The world's football governing body has reprimanded the Football Association of Thailand and cautioned them to settle their legal issues by June 24 in order to avoid sanctions

Fifa has reacted to the Football Association of Thailand’s (FAT) postponement of the elections for a new chief, which were scheduled to be held on June 16.

The world’s governing football body sent an official warning letter the following morning after Worawi Makudi, president of the FAT, was forced to reschedule the elections due to a court injunction from the Min Buri Court in Bangkok.

However, as Fifa rules do not allow for civil courts to get involved in the administration of national football bodies, Thailand may possibly face an international ban if the impending lawsuit is not dropped by Monday, June 24.

Fifa’s deputy secretary-general Markus Kattner warned in the letter the FAT of the consequences should they not comply with Fifa's requests.

"Please take note that should the club's action (lawsuit) not to be withdrawn by 24 June 2013, the matter will be referred to the Fifa Emergency Committee to take appropriate measures against the FAT," Kattner said.

"such a suspension would mean that the FAT would lose all its membership rights... as well as prevent all Thailand teams (national or club) from having international contact and participating in Fifa and AFC competitions.

“It would also mean that neither FAT nor its members or officials could benefit from any Fifa or AFC development programme, course, or training during the term of the suspension.”

Fifa also reminded FAT that they are only allowed to hold the elections after adopting the revised FAT statutes. Furthermore, this has to take place no later than September 30 this year.

"Failure to respect this decision would again mean the matter would be referred to the competent Fifa body to take appropriate measures," cautioned Kattner.

Domestic teams that are potentially threatened should the ban be imposed include Buriram United, who are into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League.

Fifa's letter to the FAT in full follows :-

[Antonio]

Don't book too early.....

Fifa warns Thailand of possible international ban
Afifah Ariffin
Jun 20, 2013

FAT president Worawi Makudi has rescheduled elections for a new chief

The world's football governing body has reprimanded the Football Association of Thailand and cautioned them to settle their legal issues by June 24 in order to avoid sanctions

Fifa has reacted to the Football Association of Thailand’s (FAT) postponement of the elections for a new chief, which were scheduled to be held on June 16.

The world’s governing football body sent an official warning letter the following morning after Worawi Makudi, president of the FAT, was forced to reschedule the elections due to a court injunction from the Min Buri Court in Bangkok.

However, as Fifa rules do not allow for civil courts to get involved in the administration of national football bodies, Thailand may possibly face an international ban if the impending lawsuit is not dropped by Monday, June 24.

Fifa’s deputy secretary-general Markus Kattner warned in the letter the FAT of the consequences should they not comply with Fifa's requests.

"Please take note that should the club's action (lawsuit) not to be withdrawn by 24 June 2013, the matter will be referred to the Fifa Emergency Committee to take appropriate measures against the FAT," Kattner said.

"such a suspension would mean that the FAT would lose all its membership rights... as well as prevent all Thailand teams (national or club) from having international contact and participating in Fifa and AFC competitions.

“It would also mean that neither FAT nor its members or officials could benefit from any Fifa or AFC development programme, course, or training during the term of the suspension.”

Fifa also reminded FAT that they are only allowed to hold the elections after adopting the revised FAT statutes. Furthermore, this has to take place no later than September 30 this year.

"Failure to respect this decision would again mean the matter would be referred to the competent Fifa body to take appropriate measures," cautioned Kattner.

Domestic teams that are potentially threatened should the ban be imposed include Buriram United, who are into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League.

Fifa's letter to the FAT in full follows :-

[/quote]This is devastating news and i hope it's sorted out quickly.
Thanks Dimple Joe.

[Starman]

Maybe more to this than meets the eye........

The petition to delay the vote was brought on by Pattaya United.

Who is Pattaya United Chairman??   Sontaya Kunplome.

He was a cabinet Minister under the Taksin government. He was banned from politics for 5 years.

He joined the BhumjaiThai party (Newin). He left in 2011 to found the Phalang Chon Party, which is now part of the coalition Government under Yingluk.

His wife is the current Culture Minister.

A bit of political needle maybe?////

[Antonio]

Maybe more to this than meets the eye........

The petition to delay the vote was brought on by Pattaya United.

Who is Pattaya United Chairman??   Sontaya Kunplome.

He was a cabinet Minister under the Taksin government. He was banned from politics for 5 years.

He joined the BhumjaiThai party (Newin). He left in 2011 to found the Phalang Chon Party, which is now part of the coalition Government under Yingluk.

His wife is the current Culture Minister.

A bit of political needle maybe?////

Very sad news Starman but i don't think Buriram United should suffer because of some deadbeat from Pattaya.

I am sure Newin has got a plan or two up his sleeve,he never got where he is today by letting lowlife walk all over him.

[Starman]

Agreed, but the needle may stretch further.

The only province in the whole of Thailand where Phalang "Chon" party hold any seats, and indeed a strong hold is Chonburi. Maybe there are some others involved as well. If so then they can hardly be called deadbeats.

The only thing is that,under FIFA rules, Governments are not allowed to interfere with football matters.

[nookiebear]

RIP Antonio

[Antonio]

Agreed, but the needle may stretch further.

The only province in the whole of Thailand where Phalang "Chon" party hold any seats, and indeed a strong hold is Chonburi. Maybe there are some others involved as well. If so then they can hardly be called deadbeats.

The only thing is that,under FIFA rules, Governments are not allowed to interfere with football matters.

It's a sad state of affairs when politicians try and get involved with football matters,just so they can try and screw up someone else because they are jealous of Buriram United and what Newin has achieved.
It's the only way they can try and beat us,because on the field Buriram United are way out in front.

[Antonio]

RIP Antonio

Do you honestly think that i am a Real Important Person

Thanks Nookie.

[wolfman]

  "Why Always Me?" , eh Antonio?

The legal action has nothing to do with derailing Buriram's ACL campaign. As well as Buriram being kicked out of the ACL, other consequences include European clubs cancelling pre-season tours, Thai clubs (not just /Buriram) being unable to take part in future ACL/AFC competitions, and national sides being unable to take part in SEA Games, Asian Cup or World Cup matches. Try reading DimpleJoe's post again; Buriram are a mere footnote at the end of a much bigger issue.

Pattaya FC (NOT Pattaya Utd) are trying to keep FAT president Worawi Makudi from reducing the number of clubs eligible to vote in the upcoming presidential election. They are trying to keep their right (and that of most clubs below Division 1) to vote.

Even Newin supports this http://sport.mthai.com/football-thai/162269.html "Country must come before club". In another interview he points out that FIFA haven't banned Indonesia, despite the mess their FA is in. I wonder if he thinks FIFA won't go through with it.

On a related note, Newin & Wittaya Kunplome (Chonburi chairman & Sontaya's brother) are jointly backing FAT Presidential candidate Wirat Chanpanit

[Antonio]

"Why Always Me?" , eh Antonio?

The legal action has nothing to do with derailing Buriram's ACL campaign. As well as Buriram being kicked out of the ACL, other consequences include European clubs cancelling pre-season tours, Thai clubs (not just /Buriram) being unable to take part in future ACL/AFC competitions, and national sides being unable to take part in SEA Games, Asian Cup or World Cup matches. Try reading DimpleJoe's post again; Buriram are a mere footnote at the end of a much bigger issue.

Pattaya FC (NOT Pattaya Utd) are trying to keep FAT president Worawi Makudi from reducing the number of clubs eligible to vote in the upcoming presidential election. They are trying to keep their right (and that of most clubs below Division 1) to vote.

Even Newin supports this http://sport.mthai.com/football-thai/162269.html "Country must come before club". In another interview he points out that FIFA haven't banned Indonesia, despite the mess their FA is in. I wonder if he thinks FIFA won't go through with it.

On a related note, Newin & Wittaya Kunplome (Chonburi chairman & Sontaya's brother) are jointly backing FAT Presidential candidate Wirat Chanpanit

Looking forward to visiting Iran with the best club in Thailand.
Where are you going North Korea.
My only interest is  don't care about the rest.

[Antonio]

 Azadi Stadium Esteghlal Home Ground In Tehrān Iran.

Full House.

[Starman]

Actually Wolfman, it was I who suggested possible political clashes and not Antonio. I was backing my thoughts, and they are only thoughts, after reading this article:  http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3952/asia/2013/06/17/4052536/worawi-makudi-postpones-football-association-of-thailand ( clearly stating Pattaya United)

I am not an ardent supporter of Buriram United, so either way I am not that worried. I do, however, have extensive knowledge of the rivalries in Thai politics, how they are, and have been , used to undermine others outside of the political arena.

[wolfman]

Understood Starman. I was reacting more to Antonio's usual (and inaccurate) 'everyone's jealous and out to get us' twist on it. This article http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/sports/355728/pattaya-fc-warned-to-drop-lawsuit and others I've seen, mention Pattaya FC (though it also says they're a Regional League club).

Unfortunately, Thai football is highly politicized, largely due to the Regional League (Division 2) system set up in 2009 being mostly made up of local government-run and operated clubs. As clubs have been promoted, and become private entities, local politicians have retained control.

It's one of the side effects of this that fans are often thinking about boardroom alliances and enmities as much as the football, when looking at match-ups and results.

[Antonio]

Another outstanding victory for this seasons league champions.

Don't you just love BURIRAM UNITED.








 

[nookiebear]

RIP Antonio

Do you honestly think that i am a Real Important Person

Thanks Nookie.

It must be nice to be such a 'dreamer'!