He added: "Although the members of Fifa gave me a new mandate, this mandate does not seem to be supported by everyone in the world. This is why I will call an extraordinary congress to be held as soon as possible for a new president elected to follow me with a new election held."
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Blatter, at a special news conference said, said: "I have thoroughly considered my presidency and thought about my presidency and the last 40 years in my life. These years were closely related to Fifa and this wonderful sport of football, I appreciate and love Fifa more than anything else and only want to do the best for football and Fifa and our institution. I decided to stand again to be elected because I was convinced it was the best option for football. The challenges that Fifa are facing have not come to an end."
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Sepp Blatter has announced that he will step down from the post of FIFA president. An "extraordinary congress" is to be held to elect his successor "as soon as possible".
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