With Sepp Blatter suspended, the top job at FIFA falls automatically to Issa Hayatou, the son of a sultan from northern Cameroon who has ruled African soccer for 27 years.
FIFA said Thursday that Mr. Hayatou’s status as the body’s senior vice president elevates him to acting president during Blatter’s 90-day suspension. But he comes with his own set of baggage, including previous corruption allegations and a reprimand by the International Olympic Committee.
The 69-year-old Mr. Hayatou also has health issues, managing a serious kidney illness that requires regular dialysis sessions.
After being confirmed as acting president, Mr.