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Football Federation Australia has welcomed FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s shock resignation, labelling it the first step toward changing the culture of soccer’s governing body.
Blatter announced his resignation on Wednesday (AEST), just days after winning a fifth term as president at a vote in Zurich, amid worldwide turmoil following the arrest of officials on corruption charges.
“FIFA needs fresh leadership and the resignation of the president is a first step,” FFA said in a statement on Wednesday.
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“The challenge is not just to change the top elected position, but the governance structure at all levels and the culture that underpins it.
“Australia will remain an active voice within the forums of FIFA and AFC in promoting governance reform and a new era of transparency.”
FFA voted against Blatter’s re-election, a move at odds with its regional body, the Asian Football Confederation.
Full FFA statement:
FFA has welcomed the decision of FIFA President Sepp Blatter to resign.FIFA needs fresh leadership and the resignation of the President is a first step.
The challenge is not just to change the top elected position, but the governance structure at all levels and the culture that underpins it.
Australia will remain an active voice within the forums of FIFA and AFC in promoting governance reform and a new era of transparency.
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