Sepp Blatter: I am clean and there is no corruption in football
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Outgoing Fifa president Sepp Blatter has told the BBC he is "clean" and "there is no corruption in football" amid criminal investigations at world football's governing body.
Blatter, president since 1998, will step down in February amid an inquiry into allegations of systematic bribery.
The 79-year-old was elected for a fifth term in May but then stood down.
"I did it because I wanted to protect Fifa," he said. "I can protect myself. I am strong enough."
He added: "I know what I have done, what I have not done.
But Blatter remains defiant and defensive of Fifa.
"The institution is not corrupt," he said, adding; "There is no corruption in football, there is corruption with individuals, it is the people."
Uefa president Michel Platini is the favourite to replace Blatter when he steps down next year.
Asked if he would like to see the 60-year-old former France international take over, Blatter said: "Why not?
He's so old I feel that punishment is useless.
He's going to escape the world a free man, believing he was the peoples hero.
He's going to escape the world a free man, believing he was the peoples hero.
Yeah I agree, there is no need for punishment really just shame him, destroy his legacy since he cares for it so much and remove him and his croonies.
By Dipro Go To Posti believe him.
Same, I'm an Arsenal fan, whats your excuse.