Reaction from around the globe to Sepp Blatter’s sudden announcement Tuesday that he will step down as FIFA president amid a corruption scandal:
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“It was a difficult decision, a brave decision, and the right decision.” – Michel Platini, president of European soccer federation UEFA.
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“A good day for FIFA and for football … Change is finally coming. I said on Friday that the day would come sooner or later. Here it is! Now we should, responsibly and calmly, find a consensual solution worldwide in order to start new era of dynamism, transparency and democracy in FIFA.” – Former Portugal great and one-time FIFA presidential candidate Luis Figo.