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FIFA's terrible, terrible film

There are those who would have you believe that "United Passions", the sickeningly sweet FIFA-funded biopic of itself is a disgusting piece of propaganda for a discredited regime. This is not true. It is a disgusting piece of propaganda for a discredited regime, but actor Tim Roth has absolutely nailed Sepp Blatter.

Roth's reputation may never recover from his involvement with this ill-conceived, poorly executed film, but let no one say that he didn't do his bit for the team. He captures the innate furtiveness of Blatter wonderfully. The hunch, the shuffle, the swaying, the way the eyes flicker around the room -- it's all there.