Mark, you seriously don't know what you're talking about. International matches
in Europe are not fixed (although it may happen in very very low-level club
leagues). I've never heard of anyone being exposed internationally and I don't
believe it happens at that level. Bulgaria sucks and hasn't beaten Sweden for
the past 30-40 years. FIFA doesn't care whether Bulgaria beats Sweden, but they
do want the US to qualify for every world cup - that's why they give CONCACAF 3
slots for the WC. They can make a lot of money if soccer becomes popular in
North America.

----- Original Message -----
From: Mark
To: hristostoichkov@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 6:22 AM
Subject: [Hristo Stoichkov] Bulgaria-Sweden match was obviously fixed.....


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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