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South Korea's Chung considering FIFA presidency run
SEOUL (Reuters) - Chung Mong-joon, the billionaire scion of South Korea's Hyundai conglomerate, says he will "carefully consider" running for the FIFA presidency, following Sepp Blatter's unexpected decision to resign as the head of world football's governing body.
Russia presses on with 2018 World Cup preparations
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is pressing ahead with preparations to host the 2018 World Cup finals following Sepp Blatter's resignation as FIFA president and does not expect any boycotts of the tournament, Russian officials said on Wednesday.
EU ready to help after 'complete loss of trust' in FIFA
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union said on Wednesday there was a "complete loss of trust" in world football's governing body and pledged to support "fundamental change" following FIFA chairman Sepp Blatter's resignation in the wake of a criminal probe.
EU ready to help after 'complete loss of trust' in FIFA
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union said on Wednesday there was a "complete loss of trust" in world football's governing body and pledged to support "fundamental change" following FIFA chairman Sepp Blatter's resignation in the wake of a criminal probe.
Germans cheer Blatter exit, warn against wasting reform chances
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel, who celebrated Germany's fourth World Cup win with the players in Brazil last year, welcomed the departure of FIFA President Sepp Blatter as an opportunity to boost standards within football's world governing body.
Germans cheer Blatter exit, warn against wasting reform chances
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel, who celebrated Germany's fourth World Cup win with the players in Brazil last year, welcomed the departure of FIFA President Sepp Blatter as an opportunity to boost standards within football's world governing body.
Honduras president: firms linked to graft scandal helped fund my campaign
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Facing a wave of protests calling for his resignation, Honduran President Juan Hernandez said on Wednesday that his 2013 presidential campaign took money from companies linked to one of the worst corruption scandals in the country's history.
White House - FIFA's leadership change an opportunity to improve image
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The resignation of FIFA President Sepp Blatter will give the international football organization an opportunity to improve its image, said White House press secretary Josh Earnest on Wednesday.
White House - FIFA's leadership change an opportunity to improve image
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The resignation of FIFA President Sepp Blatter will give the international football organization an opportunity to improve its image, said White House press secretary Josh Earnest on Wednesday.
Qatar says 'prejudice and racism' behind criticism of 2022 World Cup
PARIS/DOHA (Reuters) - Qatar said on Wednesday there was no way it would be stripped of the right to host the World Cup despite the corruption scandal surrounding FIFA, dismissing a "bashing campaign" of criticism of its 2022 bid as anti-Arab prejudice.
