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Football world reacts to Blatter resignation

After the surprise resignation of Sepp Blatter's FIFA presidency, world football was quick to react.

Sepp Blatter confirmed his resignation as president of FIFA on Tuesday, with plenty from around the world of football having their say in the aftermath of the news.

Blatter was re-elected for a fifth term at the head of the sport's governing body on Friday but, amid allegations of corruption against members of the organization, the 79-year-old - not currently under investigation - will stand down.

An Extraordinary Congress is expected to take place between December this year and March 2016.