Outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter urges successor Gianni Infantino to “continue my work”.
Blatter was forced to stand down as the head of world football’s governing body in the midst of a scandal, and has been suspended for six years by the organisation.
Today elections were held to appoint his successor, with Infantino winning in the second ballot.
Outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter urges successor Gianni Infantino to “continue my work”.
Blatter was forced to stand down as the head of world football’s governing body in the midst of a scandal, and has been suspended for six years by the organisation.
Today elections were held to appoint his successor, with Infantino winning in the second ballot.
“I congratulate Gianni Infantino sincerely and warmly on his election as the new president,” Blatter said in a statement.
“With his experience, expertise, strategic and diplomatic skills he has all the qualities to continue my work and to stabilize FIFA again.”