Blatter sponsors give up, but he does not resign – SuperNews

 

  

 

  

Now even the sponsors closer to the FIFA , which has always supported the policies of Blatter have decided to dump him and ask him to step down. The sponsor in question are the Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Visa in a statement calling for the resignation of Sepp Blatter in order to be allowed a path of reforms “credible and sustainable”. The first to take sides is precisely the Coca-Cola declaring: “ Every day that passes the image and reputation of FIFA continues to dim . We need a comprehensive reform urgent and that can only be achieved through an approach truly independent. “Immediately after the echoes McDonald’s:” The events of recent weeks have continued to tear down the reputation of FIFA and the public’s confidence in his leadership. We believe that the immediate resignation of Blatter would the interest of football , so that the reform process can move forward with the necessary credibility. ” He concludes this series of press Visa: “As we have said, we believe that there are two things that need to happen in order that we can ensure a credible reform. First, the creation of a commission led by leading independent third and impartial. Second, we believe that any meaningful reform is possible with the current leadership of FIFA . Given the events of last week, it is clear that in the interests of FIFA and sport, it would be better if Sepp Blatter to resign immediately. “

 

The abandonment of the sponsors who have supported in the past years the current board of FIFA comes after investigations that were opened by the Swiss authorities against Blatter, charged with embezzlement and fraudulent management fund . The ongoing investigations that are followed by months on the men FIFA does not help the image of the same and then the powerful multinationals have decided they can not continue to support a system that is proving to be corrupt and clamoring for his resignation. Resignation that are promptly rejected both by the person concerned is in the voice of one of his lawyers. Richard Cuellen that defends the number one FIFA said: “We know that Coke is a major sponsor of FIFA, but Mr Blatter is respectfully disagree with his position and believes that his resignation would not do the interests of FIFA , would not lead to an advancement of the reform processes. For this, he will not resign. “

February 26 should end the mandate of Sepp Blatter at the helm of FIFA, after there will be campaigns to elect a new president, but after The initial announcement of resignation, the Swiss leader has no intention of leaving the way for his number one enemy, Michel Platini, and then most likely be standing for re driving organ world football, only to lose three giants as sponsors will not help certainly in himself re-elected once again.