spot on. his being independently weathly is a huge plus for me, like you said he doesn't need or want bribes. and he's been an administrator before so he's not new.
platini odds on favorite now, but i don't see it happening. all the other confederations don't want more power in europe, in fact they want less and less teams in the WC from them (don't agree with that, but it's their stance).
i've also seen this. http://www.espnfc.us/fifa-world-cup/story/2477117/2022-world-cup-could-go-to-us-if-there-is-a-revote-dyke
surely its dyke trying to get concacaf behind him, although it would be nice to have the cup here. i'd have to sell a kidney to be able to afford a match, but my son would be 8 by then, it would be magical.