President of the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) Joseph Blatter The investigation was also conducted by the American justice – told the newspaper “New York Times”. Swiss handed in his resignation on Tuesday.
“A few wished to remain anonymous US Department of Justice officials said they were trying to get the support of some activists FIFA to open an investigation against Blatter” – wrote the newspaper. 
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The resignation four days after the reelection
These same senior officials were World Federation on Wednesday brought out of their rooms in a luxury hotel in Zurich by the Swiss police, acting in cooperation with the Americans. Two days later, elections were held for president of FIFA, which won who hold that office since 1998. Blatter. On Tuesday, however Swiss announced his resignation and to hold an extraordinary congress in December 2015 year or the first quarter of 2016. At that time his successor will be chosen.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Attorney General of Switzerland assured Blatter that the decision to resign from his position was not any connection with legal proceedings against activists FIFA.
“There has been a case against one unidentified person suspected of mismanagement and money laundering, but Blatter is not be covered. Therefore, the announcement of his resignation is not related to criminal proceedings . There has also been questioned, but will be requested, if necessary, “- reported in the press release.
Separate the Swiss and US investigations have focused on corruption in the ranks of FIFA, including the bribing of members of the Executive Committee, which chose team World Cup. Irregularities were found, among others, with the candidacies of South Africa, in 2010, as well as Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022 years.
Author: eos / Source: PAP, the New York Times
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