FIFA president Sepp Blatter has described Mandela as "a man of the people" and told FIFA.com that World Cup in South Africa truly was 'a dream come true' for the great man.
Nelson Mandela, Nobel prize winner and the 'Man of peace' passed away on Friday morning
aged 95 due to a recurring lung infection.
"Nelson Mandela will stay in our hearts forever. The memories of his remarkable fight against
oppression, his incredible charisma and his positive values will live on in us and with us. As a
mark of respect and mourning, the flags of the 209 member associations at the Home of FIFA
will be flown at half-mast and there will be a minute’s silence before the next round of
international matches." Blatter said while paying tribute to the fighter against racism.
"It is in deep mourning that I pay my respects to an extraordinary person, probably one of the
greatest humanists of our time and a dear friend of mine: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. He and I
shared an unwavering belief in the extraordinary power of football to unite people in peace and
friendship, and to teach basic social and educational values as a school of life." added FIFA president.
"When he was honoured and cheered by the crowd at Johannesburg’s Soccer City stadium on
11th July 2010, it was as a man of the people, a man of their hearts. It was one of the most
moving moments I have ever experienced. For him, the World Cup in South Africa truly was a dream come true." he said.
Nelson Mandela, Nobel prize winner and the 'Man of peace' passed away on Friday morning
aged 95 due to a recurring lung infection.
.jpg/225px-Nelson_Mandela-2008_(edit).jpg "Nelson Mandela")
"Nelson Mandela will stay in our hearts forever. The memories of his remarkable fight against
oppression, his incredible charisma and his positive values will live on in us and with us. As a
mark of respect and mourning, the flags of the 209 member associations at the Home of FIFA
will be flown at half-mast and there will be a minute’s silence before the next round of
international matches." Blatter said while paying tribute to the fighter against racism.
"It is in deep mourning that I pay my respects to an extraordinary person, probably one of the
greatest humanists of our time and a dear friend of mine: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. He and I
shared an unwavering belief in the extraordinary power of football to unite people in peace and
friendship, and to teach basic social and educational values as a school of life." added FIFA president.
"When he was honoured and cheered by the crowd at Johannesburg’s Soccer City stadium on
11th July 2010, it was as a man of the people, a man of their hearts. It was one of the most
moving moments I have ever experienced. For him, the World Cup in South Africa truly was a dream come true." he said.
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