One of the most powerful men in the world of soccer says he'll step down. FIFA President Sepp Blatter was re-elected just days ago for a fifth term. His announcement comes amid a growing corruption scandal.
(Sepp Blatter / FIFA President)
"My re-election does not seem to be supported by everybody in the world of football."
U.S. authorities indicted 14 individuals, including two FIFA vice presidents, for an alleged multi-million dollar bribe scheme. Blatter denied involvement and said he had no concerns about being investigated.
A British newspaper reported that Swiss prosecutors plan to question him. They want to ask about the allocation of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals to Russia and Qatar. U.S. media quote sources as saying Blatter's top aide has been linked to wrongdoing.
Officials say the election to choose a new president will be held in December at the earliest.
◆corruption 汚職、賄賂の受け取り
◆indict 起訴する
◆alleged 申し立てられている
◆multi-million dollar 巨額の
◆bribe 賄賂
◆investigated 捜査する
◆prosecutor 検察官
◆aide 側近
◆wrongdoing 不正行為
