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Sepp Blatter Denies FIFA Corruption, Calls Himself 'Clean and Honest Man'

Outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter has described himself as "clean" and "an honest man," insisting there is no corruption within world football's governing body despite allegations to the contrary.

Speaking to BBC Sport's Richard Conway, Blatter sought to defend the organisation after announcing his resignation in May mere days after being re-elected FIFA president:

I did it because I wanted to protect Fifa. I can protect myself. I am strong enough. I know what I have done, what I have not done. I have my conscience and I know I'm an honest man.