Don't we have enough corruption in government? When it occurs in sports, it is
very shameful. I viewed that entire game and although I have seen many sporting
events in the past, which were obviously 'fixed'.....I do not believe that I
have ever seen one more blatantly manipulated than the Bulgaria-Sweden match. I
cannot even see a valid reason for doing it, as Sweden's chances for getting
into the World Cup finals should not have been severely threatened, no matter
what the outcome of this match. Surely, FIFA would prefer that Sweden advances,
but, why manipulate this particular match? Could it be monetary? Political?
It really doesn't make sense. In the United States, there are many sporting
events that appear (and obviously are)manipulated for various reasons and I'm
sure that overseas, soccer matches are, as well. If, in behalf of Mr.
Stoichkov, as I am a totally unbiased observer of that match, there is anything
that can be gained by using my testimony of witnessing
what I believe to have been a "manipulated event", please let me know, or, just
utilize this email, as evidence. I am American and love soccer and watch as
many of the qualifying games as I am able to see on the soccer cable network. I
have absolutely no reason to favor the Bulgarians, over the Swedes, with the
exception of habitually rooting for the underdog. However, I was thoroughly
dismayed and disgusted to see such obvious indiscresion and corruption against
the Bulgarians in this match. If FIFA is going to do something that is immoral
and perhaps, illegal, the least they can do is to not make it so obvious! Mr.
Stoichkov, you have my sincerest support in this matter. MW




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