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Reactions on shock resignation of FIFA president Sepp Blatter
A selection of reactions from football figures over the shock resignation of FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Tuesday
Ahram Online Published in Ahram Online on 02 - 06 - 2015


Greg Dyke (English Football Association chairman)
We welcome today's announcement and believe it is good news for world football and FIFA. Change at the very top of FIFA is the necessary first step in delivering real reform of the organisation. We will now commit ourselves to play whatever role we can to support a positive transformation of FIFA for the benefit of all its members.
Michel Platini (Former French footballer and head of European governing body UEFA)
It was a difficult decision, a brave decision, & the right decision.
Gary Lineker (former England footballer and current TV pundit)
Blatter has resigned. Can't quite believe it. FIFA always appeared to be such a fine upstanding organisation.
Louis Saha (French striker)
Maybe Mr Blatter wanted to just win another election. #FIFA have done some good stuff but it s time for new era, transparent with new ideas.
Ruud Gullit (Former Dutch player)
What kind of garbage is coming out for #Blatter to step down as just elected president of FIFA?????
Kalusha Bwalya (Former Zambian footballer and current head of the country's FA)
Fifa President Sepp Blatter announces that he will resign. Sad day for Football. Honorable gesture from The FIFA President @SeppBlatter #You will always have my support.
Vincent Kompany (Manchester City's Belgian defender)
Blatter wasn't sole responsible, more have to follow. Transparency and voting reform, then we move on and bring back ethics.
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