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Fifa President Sepp Blatter is out, so should corrupt football bosses

After months of stubbornly hanging onto his coveted seat, Fifa President Sepp Blatter finally agreed to step down. But this was not until a worldwide outcry greeted his re-election last week. He was always going to find it difficult to serve a fifth term in office.

For good measure, Blatter gave special attention to African countries from where he drew plenty of support to sustain his stay in the world’s most powerful sporting organisation.

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