FIFA defends himself: “Blatter is not involved in the investigation, we are … – The Messenger

“FIFA is ready to work with whoever is carrying out the investigation and provide all the information necessary to shed light on the case. It is our interest to clear up any doubts and give every answer, but I repeat that FIFA is the victim in this affair. ”
said the spokesman for the International Federation Walter De Gregorio at a press conference in Zurich after the arrests made this morning by the Swiss police at the request of US authorities. In handcuffs are over six senior executives Fifa, accused of corruption, fraud, money laundering and conspiracy. De Gregorio has also confirmed that ‘when President Blatter is not implicated in the affair and as such is not required to leave his post. E ‘quiet, wants to follow what will happen in the coming hours. “

The FIFA Congress for the election of the president, on Friday in Zurich,” will be held regularly, “he explained the spokesman of the International Federation also clarifying that “The World Cup of 2018 and 2022 will begin ssena problems.”

The Fifa is “fully willing to cooperate and do everything we can.” The spokesman said de Gregorio, adding that so far no action will be taken against those arrested and under investigation. “People -said de Gregorio- were now arrested but not convicted, not the Fifa is pursuing action against the people involved. We wait for the legal process, then the ethics committee will decide if these people are to be suspended from the role that covered. ”