Two people demonstrate against FIFA president Sepp Blatter at the FIFA congress at the Hallenstadion. Photo ANP / Koen van Weel
Also important sponsors of football are satisfied with the departure of President Sepp Blatter at FIFA. Reported Reuters. Thus, credit card company Visa said:
“This is an important first step to build confidence again. But there is more work. We expect that FIFA take further measures to address the problems within the organization. “
Due to new reports of corruption at FIFA Visa posted last week questioned the sponsor relationship with the union .
Also Coca-Cola positive
Coca-Cola responded positively to the resignation of 79-year-old Blatter:
“The announcement is a positive step for the sport, the football and the fans.”
Adidas and McDonald’s
Adidas said that the departure of the president a step in the right direction:
“We welcome the commitment of FIFA to change. The union has taken a path that pursues transparency. “
McDonald’s also said to” hopeful that the changes being made within FIFA a first major step to reform the organization and trust of fans worldwide to win back. “
The football world reacts glad
Apart from major sponsors, it rained last night reactions from the football world. As UEFA president Michael Platini called calls it a “tough, brave but correct decision.” The KNVB reacts pleased at the resignation of the FIFA president.
KNVB president Michael van Praag in the dark regarding the reason for the sudden departure of Blatter. Prague:
“But the nice news is, is beyond dispute. I had thought that we are stuck with him for four years would sit after his re-election. Blatter was hitherto not someone quickly the towel down throws. “
The new election for the FIFA presidency will be held between December this year and March 2016. Van Praag do not know whether he himself again candidate goes up “it’s too early.”
Blatter research topic
A dozen FIFA drivers suspected of years of taking bribes totaling around one hundred million dollars in the allocation of broadcasting and marketing rights of football tournaments at local parties. The Swiss prosecutor said yesterday that Blatter is not suspected of involvement in the scandal. However, a source reportedly told ABC News that the FBI is investigating the FIFA foreman. And sources involved attach to the criminal investigation to New York Times that Blatter is the subject of corruption investigations
Update 22:55:.
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