11 Quotes by Lennart Johansson

I am a vice president of FIFA; I have to be loyal to FIFA. But if there is a change I will gladly accept it.

I get pretty angry that a man in his position can make statements like this. It's sad. We're dealing with a good soccer player, but a very unskilled leader and careless man.

I think it's a good idea. They have the same culture, understand each other and travelling is easy between countries. So why not?

It is simply an attempt by a group of self-appointed rich clubs to get more money and power out of the game, with no concern for the sports or the fans.

CRP has a good earning capacity, and it is our ambition to improve it further. Its order backlog for 2006 is at a good level and we believe the market will be strong over the next few years. However, it is important to remember that this business are almost entirely project-related, which entails great variation in order bookings and consequently also in invoicing between different quarters.

They are perhaps two of the greatest soccer players of all time, and they are also two likable people. But their experience is on the pitch, and not so much off it.

The Nordic countries tried with four, but that was too much. Next time they will have three.

The cooperation is perfect but there are still some problems to be solved. They are all under control. I am sure the World Cup will be perfect in every way.

I'm sure it will be considered to host a final.