COSMOS

RAFAEL DE LA SIERRA
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

August 23, 1983

Mr. Kurt Lamm
U.S.S.F. ♡
350 5th Avenue
Suite 4010
New York, New York 10118

I am enclosing a copy of an article that appeared in the August 23, 1983 issue of USA Today as well as a copy of a letter that I sent to the sports editor.

It is shameful, embarrassing and unforgivable that your organization accuses a prominent statesman like Dr. Kissinger of charging the U.S.S.F. for services that both you and I know he contributed free of charge on your behalf for a good cause.

This lack of professionalism displayed by the U.S.S.F. continues to impede the growth of soccer in this country. In fact, it will not surprise me if Dr. Kissinger decides to divorce himself and his name from any future contributions of his time to the U.S.S.F.

Furthermore, if your office is going to divulge confidential information, at least it could do so by stating the facts accurately. An innocent person has been slandered needlessly.

It is your responsibility as Secretary General of the U.S.S.F. to set the record straight and clear Dr. Kissinger's name.

cc: Dr. Henry Kissinger
Howard Samuels
Gene Edwards
Werner Fricker

75 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10019 212-484-6127

COSMOS

RAFAEL DE LA SIERRA

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

August 23, 1983

Mr. Henry Freeman
Sports Editor
USA Today
1000 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209

I am enclosing a copy of an article written by Susan Fornoff that appeared on page 6C of the August 23, 1983 issue of your newspaper, USA Today.

I am deeply disappointed with the manner in which you reported this story, since the information you have published is totally false. Until now, I have always thought that your newspaper verified its sources before printing a story, thereby preserving the integrity of honest journalism.

For the record:

a) Dr. Henry Kissinger _contributed_ free of charge countless hours of his time and his invaluable expertise to the effort of the U.S.S.F. bid to host the World Cup in the U.S.A. He has never issued a bill for his priceless contribution.

b) The Cosmos have _not_ given notice to the NASL about not paying their league assessment, and will continue to pay this assessment as they have done for the past 10 years.

c) I do not know where or from whom you learned about a $250,000 fee for services. Again this is false. The Cosmos provided executive and staff services free of charge and expect to be reimbursed by the U.S.S.F. for out-of-pocket expenses only.

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Mr. Gene Edwards
President
United States Soccer Federation
350 Fifth Avenue
Empire State Bldg. Suite 4010
New York, N.Y. 10118

May 10, 1983

Re: USA Bid for World Cup '86

Dear Gene:

This is to confirm my conversation with you yesterday
after our meeting with Dr. Kissinger in which he told
you that it was very important for you, as President
of the United States Soccer Federation to be in
Stockholm a day ahead of time, in other words, on May
19, to do the lobbying on behalf of all your col-
leagues and associates before the vote takes place on
May 20.

After the meeting, I told you that it was urgent for
you to call those 12 members of the Executive
Committee whom you agreed to contact and be in
Stockholm the day before the vote as per Dr.
Kissinger's request. Since this is one of the most
important matters in which the United States Soccer
Federation has been involved, I urge you, as
President, to give your maximum effort in order to
generate as much good will for the U.S.S.F. among the
Members of the Executive Committee as possible prior
to their vote on our application on May 20.

Your full cooperation is very much appreciated and
will greatly enhance the chances of the United States
to host the World Cup in 1986.

Best regards,

cc: Steven J. Ross
Nesuhi Ertegun
Ahmet Ertegun
Dr. Henry Kissinger

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MAY 25 1983

Office of the President

401 West Michigan Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201

May 23, 1983

GENE EDWARDS

MAY 31 1983

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
55 East 52nd Street, Suite 1100
New York, New York 10055

Dear Friend Henry:

To say you were the hit of the show would be a distinct understatement. Every bit of feedback I got was complimentary about your presentation. Warm, direct, well timed, articulate and spoken with conviction. I wasn't surprised because you are a professional and the very best in your field.

I know in my heart that with your appearance and acceptance, Kurt's and my personal friendship with all of the Executive Committee, had we fulfilled the required guarantees the three of us as a team quarterbacked by you would have gotten the role of host for '86. We just had people involved who lack the sensitivity needed in diplomacy and our cause was doomed in great part by this ineptness. There is no way we in the Federation can thank you enough for taking the time from your busy schedule to help us. Even though we did not attain our objective your presence on our team gave us the class image we've never enjoyed before.

Personally, and on behalf of Kurt and our board, I want to thank you, most sincerely and look forward to working with you again. In the meantime, if there is any way in which I can repay your kindness, all you need do is call.

Gene Edwards
President

GE:ck

UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION

Office of the President

May 27, 1983

GENE EDWARDS

Dr. Henry Kissinger
55 East 52nd Street, Suite 1100
New York, New York 10055

Dear Henry:

As I mentioned on the phone the other day, it would
be very much appreciated if you would send something
along the lines of the enclosed.

Guy is very important to our Federation and puts in
endless hours on its behalf.

Please change the contents as you see fit.

Once again, thanks for your help, Henry. I am deeply
indebted to you.

GE:ck
Enc.

JUN 3 1983