Sweet FIFA
Sepp Blatter lived deep in a bubble,
And when the wee bubble was pricked,
Said Sepp ‘It’s no bother, no trouble,
That’s one on my bucket list ticked:
‘Of course the whole thing’s a non-starter.
I’ve fixed it. It’s one non-event.
It allows me to act like a martyr,
Like the man who could come if he went.
‘Still, I’ve always enjoyed being fired.
It means that your boss loves you more –
A minority means you’re desired.
Better to lose than score-draw.
‘I know that our actions aren’t cricket –
Or I’m sure I’d have just lost my job.
Morality’s my winning ticket –
It’s lucky I have a big gob.
‘And this is a beautiful podium,
Designed for me here on my tod –
No-one regards me with odium;
Everyone thinks I am God.
‘Bad apples abound in good orchards;
I can’t keep a tab on each worm,
But I will look suitably tortured –
And thanks for renewing my term.
‘I’d say you were terribly clever,
But my palm must be suitably greased.
It just isn’t worth my endeavour.
Oh say seven million at least.
‘This is a beautiful game,
As bribery should be. What matter?
I needn’t shoulder your blame –
You know what I think of you? Blatter.’
