Fifa corruption live: 'There's a thin line between bribery and contributions' – South Africa admits $10 million payment before 2010 World Cup

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  Sepp Blatter quits as Fifa president live: South African government admits 'thin line' between bribery and legacy contributions

  

  Follow the latest coverage following Fifa president's shock departure
  

  Adam Withnall

  Wednesday 03 June 2015
  Fifa president Sepp Blatter has announced he is standing down amid the corruption saga at the top of world football.
  Here are the latest updates:
  • South Africa gives press conference denying bribe
  • Interpol issues wanted person alerts for former Fifa officials
  • FBI confirms that it is investigating Blatter
  • Greg Dyke says 'smoking gun' led to Blatter's decision
  • World Cup sponsors welcome Blatter's resignation
  • Prince Ali of Jordan says this is the 'right move'
  • Dyke: Qatar and Russia 'shouldn't feel comfortable'
  • Who is the favourite to replace Blatter?
  

  Follow the latest news below...
  
  
  Just days after he was voted in for his fifth term as Fifa president, Blatter, 79, has called for a congress to be called as quickly as possible so his successor can be found.
  The FBI has confirmed to the New York Times that it is investigating Blatter as part of its investigation into alleged widespread corruption within Fifa.
  At a surprise press conference called in Zurich yesterday evening, Blatter told reporters: "Fifa’s interest are dear to me. That’s why I have taken this decision. What counts most for me, is the institution of Fifa and football around the world."
  COPY  http://www.independent.co.uk/sport