From the Back Pages Special- June 2: Sepp Blatter resigns

Sepp Blatter is to resign as Fifa president after calling a press conference this afternoon. He has called for an extraordinary meeting for election to replace him.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Jun 2015, 19:00 BST

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Sepp Blatter: “I have thoroughly thought about my presidency and the 40 years Fifa has played in my life. I love Fifa more than anything else and I only want to do the best. I decided to stand again for election for the good of football.”

He continued: “I will organise extraordinary congress for a replacement for me as president. I will not stand. I am now free from the constraints of an election. I will be in a position to focus on profound reforms. For many years we have called for reforms. But these are not sufficient.”

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Yes, Sepp Blatter really is going to resign as Fifa president. It’s true. (The Guardian)

“We need a limitation on mandates and terms of office. I have fought for these changes but my efforts have been counteracted.

“Fifa’s interest are dear to me. That’s why I have taken this decision. What counts most for me, is the institution of Fifa and football around the world.”

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