president earlier this month, the Swiss has now
suggested he could yet stand for a sixth term
Sepp Blatter has hinted that he could yet attempt
to stay on as Fifa president, insisting he has not
resigned his position.
The 79-year-old announced his decision to step
down on June 2, just four days on
from beating Prince Ali bin Al Hussein in
a presidential election held amid controversy
after nine Fifa officials were indicted on charges
of racketeering conspiracy and corruption.
Fifa rejected suggestions that Blatter would
perform a U-turn and stand for re-election last
week following claims that he could be convinced
to put himself forward as a candidate once more.
However, Blatter has now fuelled speculation that
he might indeed stand again - stating that his
future is in the hands of those who re-elected him
as president.
"I have not resigned, rather I am offering my
mandate at an extraordinary congress," Blatter told
Swiss newspaper Blick .
"Only those who know the past can understand the
present and shape the future."
Blatter, who was attending an event ahead of the
planned building of a Fifa museum in Zurich,
added: "The museum is a labour of love. But do
not get me wrong; I'm not ready for the museum,
nor for a waxwork yet."
The Swiss will at least remain in office until an
extraordinary Congress can be held, with FIFA's
Executive Committee set to choose an election
date at a meeting on July 20.
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