Harry Redknapp has labelled FIFA president Sepp Blatter "idiotic" for his comments about racism. Blatter has come under fire over the past three days after claiming that racism on the pitch could be settled with a post-match handshake.
The Tottenham boss said in The Sun: "Of course what he has said is idiotic and he is clearly out of touch with reality.
"But as well as that I'd like to know where he came from in the first place? I mean, what were his credentials to become president of FIFA in the first place? Football's like this sometimes.
"What is his background in football to make the biggest decisions that affect our game? It's beyond me."
Redknapp added: "Not everyone likes [UEFA president] Michel Platini but at least everyone appreciates he knows his stuff about football. He was a great player so the people who pay to go through the turnstiles accept he knows what he is talking about.
"Maybe if Blatter had been like Bobby Charlton or a great manager like Sir Alex Ferguson you would have more respect for his opinion.
"There are lots of great people in England and abroad who could run FIFA and who have a great background in football."
