Fair play was trodden underfoot in Istanbul. We will take severe measures.


Sepp Blatter

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The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
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No surpise in Istanbul
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If that happens, the TNI will take the necessary legal measures against them,
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The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on, And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
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Learning will be cast into the mire and trodden down under the hoofs of a swinish multitude.
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