Sepp Blatter has sensationally backtracked on what was
thought to be the Fifa president’s resignation three weeks ago by admitting he
could stay on in the role.
The 79-year-old was thought to have ended his 17-year reign
earlier this month after a corruption scandal cast a huge cloud over his
presidency.
However, speaking to an audience in Zurich, Blatter has
withdrawn his previous statement.
‘I have not resigned,’ said Blatter.
‘I am making my mandate available at an extraordinary
congress.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter holds a press conference at the
FIFA headquarters in Zurich at the end of a two-day meeting to decide the dates
of the 2022 World Cup football tournament in Qatar.
Blatter was opening a museum in Zurich and appeared to
suggest that he was unwilling to step down by stating that he was ‘not ready
for the museum’.
‘Only those who know the past can understand the present and
shape the future,’ Blatter added.
‘Or in other words: the ball is round – but only those who
come from outer space know the actual dimensions of our sport.
‘For me personally, the museum is a labour of love. But do
not get me wrong: I’m not ready for the museum nor for a waxwork yet.’
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