Reactions To FIFA President, Sepp Blatter's Resignation

Shortly after Blatter announced he is stepping down as FIFA president, some people reacted to
his announcement on Tuesday  on stepping down as FIFA president of world football's governing body FIFA after 17 years in charge.  Read their reactions below:


" It was a difficult decision, a brave decision, and the right decision.

" Prince Ali is ready to take over as FIFA head at any moment, should they ask him."

 Sala Sabra vice-president of the Jordanian Football Federation, signalling that Prince Ali bin al Hussein will run in the next FIFA election.

" The best news for ages! Joseph Blatter stepping down as FIFA president represents the beginning of a new era for world football."

Brazillian football great and politician Romario.

" Change is finally coming. I said on Friday that the day would come sooner or later. Here it is!" -Portuguese football legend Luis Figo, who withdrew from the presidential race to allow Prince Ali the sole anti- Blatter candidate.


" Very good news," Dutch federation president Michael van Praag, who also stepped aside to allow Prince Ali a free run at Blatter.