Now that Sepp Blatter’s gone, anything is possible in Fifa-land
Before he finally leaves the Fifa presidency, is it possible Sepp Blatter could preside over a radical change in the way football’s governing body is run?
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Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter talks to Channel 4 News about corruption in FIFA, his reception at the 2018 Russia World Cup – and his invitation from Vladimir Putin.
Fifa President Sepp Blatter says he will appeal against an eight-year ban from football imposed by Fifa’s ethics committee, complaining he has been treated like a “punching ball”.
The outgoing Fifa president and head of Uefa are provisionally banned from football-related activity for 90 days, along with Fifa secretary-general Jerome Valcke.
The investigative chamber of the independent Fifa ethics committee has reportedly recommended president Sepp Blatter be suspended for 90 days.
Swiss prosecutors open criminal proceedings against Fifa President Sepp Blatter over a TV rights deal.
Before he finally leaves the Fifa presidency, is it possible Sepp Blatter could preside over a radical change in the way football’s governing body is run?
Sepp Blatter has resigned as Fifa president, with some candidates for the job making themselves known. Fifa’s ethics committee will do integrity checks. Here’s what we know already.
Sepp Blatter, the embattled Fifa president has finally thrown in the towel. And tonight reports the New York Times that Blatter has been placed under investigation.
Sepp Blatter’s “credibility as Fifa leader has been utterly destroyed” and the bidding for the next two World Cups should be re-run if corruption is proven, Culture Secretary John Whittingdale says.
Embattled Fifa President Joseph “Sepp” Blatter announces his intention to stand down from his post, four days after being re-elected to a fifth term.
Talking to Channel 4 News after Sepp Blatter’s resignation, Jordan’s Prince Ali Bin Hussein – who stood against him for the Fifa presidency – says human rights are more important than anything else.
Sepp Blatter insists he has no concerns about being arrested over any corruption investigation and that he will be personally visiting sponsors to reassure them that Fifa’s reputation is sound.
Sepp Blatter will remain in place as Fifa president, in the midst of a corruption scandal, after his challenger Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein pulled out in the second round.
Facing the loudest calls yet for his resignation, can Sepp Blatter continue his decades-long reign as the head of football’s world governing body, Fifa? We take a look at his track record.
Luis Figo enters the race to challenge Sepp Blatter in the Fifa presidential election – but with the number of candidates growing are the odds increasing in Sepp Blatter’s favour?