Sepp Blatter Currently Under Investigation In US

On investigation by US authorities following corruption scandal. as reported by sky sports.

The Outgoing FIFA president Blatter shocked the football world on Tuesday night by announcing his resignation just days after being re-elected for a fifth term as the head of world football’s governing body.

Sources familiar with the probe have told US broadcaster ABC News that Blatter is being investigated by FBI and US prosecutors.


In addition, several US officials speaking on condition of anonymity told the New York Times they are hoping to build a case against Blatter by earning the cooperation of some of the officials who have already been indicted over alleged bribes totaling more than $150m (£98m).

When contacted by Sky, FIFA refused to comment on the reports coming out of the United States, as did the US Justice Department and FBI.

As part of the US investigation, seven FIFA officials were arrested in Zurich, Switzerland, last Wednesday, sparking the worst crisis in the organisation’s history.

A source told ABC: “Now that people are going to want to save themselves, there’s probably a race to see who will flip on (Blatter) first.”

The Swiss authorities have said Blatter is not a part of their enquiries, and the 79-year-old has always denied any wrongdoing.

The news of Blatter’s departure came at a hastily arranged news conference in which he announced he would leave within months and called for a new election to appoint his successor.

Blatter said: “FIFA needs profound restructuring. I decided to stand again to be elected because I was convinced it was the best option for football.

“Although the members of FIFA gave me a new mandate, this mandate does not seem to be supported by everyone in the world.”

One official said the election of a replacement might not take place until at least December.