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Blatter slams "outrageous" condemnation

The 79-year-old, who has served at football's governing body since 1981, says "evil will come to light" in a current criminal investigation against him.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has labelled the anger over a criminal investigation into his activities as "outrageous" and insists he will only leave his role on the day of the election to find his successor.

Blatter announced in July that he will step down from his position following the indictment of 14 officials by the U.S. Department of Justice under charges of racketeering, fraud and money laundering.

Swiss authorities have opened criminal proceedings against the 79-year-old "on suspicion of criminal mismanagement" and "misappropriation", yet Blatter feels he is the subject of public condemnation.