Sepp Blatter quits as FIFA President
"I'm very much linked to FIFA and its interests. Those interests are very dear to me which is why I've taken this decision.
"I would like to thank everyone who supported me. What counts most to me is the institution of FIFA and its people around the world."
Speaking through a translator in Zurich, Blatter who has been head of the world football governing body for 17-years says a special congress will be called to elect a successor.
The 79-year-old would remain in office until that election is held presumably between December this year and March 2016.
While Blatter has not yet been identified publicly as a target of the investigation a spokesperson for the FBI says they are focusing on Blatter in their corruption probe.
Sepp Blatter must have thought he would rule until Jesus came back. Just the other day he said he said he felt his FIFA tenure was short.
— Songezo Zibi (@SongezoZibi) June 3, 2015
Looking forward to FIFA being taken over by Sepp Blatter's brother, Shemp Blatter.
— Harold Itzkowitz (@HaroldItz) June 3, 2015
Breaking news...Sepp Blatter is to become Kaizer Chiefs new head coach.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— PastortheDJ (@PastortheDJ) June 3, 2015
I am so proud that it is the United States that have taken down this urchin of a man in Sepp Blatter. Only (cont) http://t.co/RuT27cfx48
— EveNewtonJobs (@EveNewtonJobs) June 3, 2015
Whoa! I'm totally wrong. Completely missed this. http://t.co/V8tN1S4Ss0
— Maxi Rodriguez (@FutbolIntellect) June 3, 2015
Yo, Sepp Blatter, I'ma let you finish, but Jim Prentice had one of the best quitting immediately after being elected of all time!
— Mike Morrison (@mikesbloggity) June 3, 2015
All the best #SeppBlatter memes and Vines as the #FIFA boss resigns. Thank us later | http://t.co/02GLyabboe pic.twitter.com/rAL2VfzOnX
— FOX SPORTS Football (@FOXFOOTBALL) June 3, 2015
Sepp Blatter? More like Sepp You Later!!! pic.twitter.com/RJRIl76n46
— Tim Graham (@ByTimGraham) June 3, 2015
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