PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

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painful, even insulting, as I considered
F.I.F.A.'s behaviour at Stockholm, I shall
carry the matter no further. I will continue
to do my best for the sport and hope that our
paths will cross often in happier circumstances.

I cannot conclude without thanking you for
you unfailing personal courtesy.

Every good wish,

Dr. Hermann Neuberger
Vice President
Federation Internationale de
Football Association
Ob. Geisberg 27a
6601 Bischmisheim, Germany FR

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March 20, 1984

Werner Fricker
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Horsham, PA 19044

Dear Werner:

Please find enclosed a copy of a clipping from "USA Today", dated March 14, 1984, regarding the reported inability of Mexico to meet, on schedule, the stadia requirements set by FIFA to host World Cup '86. As the person who coordinated the preparation of the presentation submitted to FIFA by the United States, I am taking it upon myself to bring this matter to your attention, since you undertook the overall responsibility on behalf of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). You will see that I have sent copies of this letter, on a confidential basis, to the USSF Board of Directors and the additional persons who served on the U.S. 1986 World Cup Organizing Committee, helping to prepare the presentation.

There is one major problem that concerns me. You will recall that even before our presentation to FIFA in 1983 was completed, media from around the world predicted that Mexico would be awarded World Cup '86, and that West Germany would be standing by to host the tournament in the event that Mexico would fail, even as late as December 1985, to meet FIFA requirements. Should in fact that happen, it would be another tremendous slap in the face for this country and the USSF. If we can judge by past actions toward the United States, it could be assumed that FIFA might not grant an extension of time for Mexico to give its Federation time to finalize contracts with stadia. Many people will recall that a date of March 11, 1983 was set by FIFA for all documents to be submitted by applicant nations interested in hosting World Cup '86. The reason given for FIFA not accepting the United States and Canadian bids in Stockholm was that both countries had been eliminated from consideration by the committee chaired by Mr. Herman Neuberger from West Germany for failing to meet the deadline of March 11th for submission of all required documents. Those requirements asked for documented evidence that stadia would meet all of the FIFA stipulations, which was certainly accomplished in the United States in time for inclusion in the final presentation submitted to FIFA in early May prior to the FIFA meeting in Stockholm on May 20, 1983.

If in fact there are problems arising in Mexico at this date, and in view of:

a) the previous media reports that West Germany would be standing by in the event of a breakdown in Mexico,

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b) the knowledge that the United States is able to meet all requirements and,

c) the expense of approximately $140,000 incurred by the USSF plus additional funding provided by Warner Communications in preparing the presentation in 1983,

strong consideration should be given, in my opinion, to the necessity and perhaps obligation the United States has to reiterate its interest in hosting World Cup '86. This could be accomplished via a letter signed preferably by Dr. Kissinger, Gene Edwards and you and sent probably to Dr. Neuberger, the Chairman of the FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, with copies to the remainder of the FIFA Executive Committee.

The cost in doing so would be limited to postage and it certainly would prevent this country from receiving another slap in the face, which would occur if World Cup '86 is held in West Germany or any other country in the world, rather than Mexico without any further consideration being given to the United States.

Based on my experience in preparing the presentation in 1983, arrangements could be made for a full FIFA inspection and the reconfirmation of stadia and other requirements within a four week period of receipt of notification from FIFA that an alternate site to Mexico is being sought. From a conversation with a representative of a major company heavily involved in soccer, I have good reason to believe that any costs incurred during the next stage of consideration of the United States as a World Cup '86 site would be covered by that company at no expense to the USSF, provided we know in advance exactly what it would take to be awarded the event.

You will recall that the USSF membership was highly incensed at the Annual Meeting in St. Louis in August 1983 over the manner in which the United States bid for World Cup '86 was treated by FIFA. I believe that everyone associated with soccer in the United States cannot afford the risk which would be taken by not communicating our continued interest to FIFA at this time when the first public indication, to, the best of my knowledge, has been made that Mexico has not met its deadlines.

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November 7, 1983

Mr. Kurt Lamm
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Dear Kurt:

I am writing to inquire again about the status of our account. When we last spoke, you explained the circumstances facing USSF, and agreed to explore whether, at the least, a partial payment could be made to us. To date, I have had no response from you on that issue.

As I am sure you can appreciate, we are becoming increasingly concerned with the delay in having our statements paid. I know from what you and others have told me that there has never been any question about the services we performed or the importance of those services to the Federation's efforts to get the World Cup. A portion of our statements was for out-of-pocket disbursements -- direct cash outlays which we incurred in connection with our work for the Federation. The legal services portion of our statement, as you know, reflected not only a substantial reduction in the number of hours we charged to the Federation, but also a substantial discount from our standard rates.

For all of the above reasons, we are quite concerned with the long delay in receiving payment. I would really appreciate hearing from you and, at the least, promptly receiving a substantial payment towards our outstanding balance.

NOV 10 1983

North American Soccer League

NASL

August 23, 1983

Ms. Susan Fornoff
USA TODAY
Box 500
Washington, D.C. 20044

AUG 30 1983

Dear Susan:

I am outraged by the article which appeared in USA TODAY inferring that Dr. Henry Kissinger billed the USSF for any of his efforts on behalf of the USSF for the World Cup.

Dr. Kissinger gave up weekends and hundreds of hours of his time in our fruitless, but important, effort to get the World Cup for the USA. There was not one penny of billing from Dr. Kissinger for his efforts.

His contribution was totally gratis and rather than infer some payment was made to him, he should be adjudated for his willingness to contribute to the efforts of the sport.

HJS/je
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