FIFA President Sepp Blatter has announced he will be resigning
from office as President of the World football body soon. Making
the announcement today, Mr Blatter, 79, who was re-elected for a
fifth term only four days ago, said the world football governing
body will hold an extraordinary congress to elect his successor as
soon as possible.
“I decided to stand again for election because I thought it
was the best option. The election is closed but the
challenges have not come to an end. FIFA needs a
profound restructuring. Although the members of Fifa have
re-elected me president, this mandate does not seem to be
supported by everybody in the world of football. This is
why I will call an extraordinary congress and step down.”
he said
This is coming after many called for his resignation following the
bribery scandal that engulfed the football governing body and arrest
of several top officials.
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