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A look at Sepp Blatter's FIFA resignation
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Jun 2, 2015
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A look at Sepp Blatter's FIFA resignation
The United States Department of Justice scored the winning goal against FIFA in the ultimate removal of ex-president Sepp Blatter.
President of International governing body of association football FIFA Sepp Blatter gestures during an interview on May 15, 2015 at the of organization's headquarters in Zurich.
President of International governing body of association football FIFA Sepp Blatter gestures during an interview on May 15, 2015 at the of organization's headquarters in Zurich. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)
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The United States Department of Justice scored the winning goal against FIFA in the ultimate removal of ex-president Sepp Blatter.

Just after being elected to a fifth term as FIFA president, Sepp Blatter resigned from the role on Tuesday. 

More than a dozen high profile arrests of FIFA's top officials shocked the soccer world last week, with charges ranging from corruption and money laundering.

While the other FIFA brass were indicted, Blatter was not named in the investigation. Even though German President Angela Merkel and UK Prime Minister David Cameron called for Blatter to step down, he refused, and went on to win the election.

Sean Wheelock, the U.S. soccer correspondent for the BBC, joined the show with more on Blatter's resignation.