SEPP BLATTER HAS hinted that he could yet attempt to stay on as Fifa president, insisting he has ”not resigned” his position.
Blatter announced his decision to step down on 2 June, just four days on from beating Prince Ali bin Al Hussein in a presidential election held amid controversy after nine Fifa officials were indicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy and corruption.
Fifa rejected suggestions that Blatter would perform a U-turn and stand for re-election last week, following claims that the 79-year-old could be convinced to put himself forward as a candidate once more.
However, Blatter has now fuelled speculation that he will indeed stand again - stating that his future is in the hands of those who re-elected him as president.
“I have not resigned, rather I am offering my mandate at an extraordinary congress,” Blatter told Swiss newspaper Blick.
“Only those who know the past can understand the present and shape the future.”
Blatter, who was attending an event ahead of the planned building of a Fifa museum in Zurich, added: “The museum is a labour of love. But do not get me wrong; I’m not ready for the museum nor for a waxwork yet.”
The Swiss will at least remain in office until an extraordinary Congress can be held, with FIFA’s Executive Committee set to choose an election date at a meeting on 20 July.
Even when on the bench he didn’t get game time. The coach doesn’t like or trust him. Saturday once again showed just how wrong O’connor has been all season
O’Connor is just all wrong for Leinster.
He has a very big chance next season with Leinster during the World Cup, midfield won’t be as competitive so he should get a good run of matches.
Mark if Darcy doesn’t make the World Cup squad, he’ll play 12 with t’eo at 13. Then Madigan and sexton will be back so the midfield won’t be as easy to get into as you may think
That pop pass from O’Brien
Battle between him and Madigan for the 12 jersey next season.
It’s always to easy to see who coaches ‘just like/don’t like’. When Gopperth played badly it was ignored whereas when Madigan played mediocre or even if Reid played well decisions went against them.
It creates such a poisonous culture as some players start to feel entitled to spots and others feel it doesn’t matter how well they play they won’t get picked. Cody and Fergusson were masters at disregarding players identities and judging on match performance alone. MOC is such a stink manager.