Fifa president Sepp Blatter is being investigated by US
officials as part of their inquiry into corruption at the
world football body, US media say.
The news came hours after Mr Blatter, 79, announced that
he was stepping down from his role.
US prosecutors launched a criminal inquiry last week, with
seven Fifa officials arrested in Switzerland, part of a group of
14 people indicted.
Two days after the arrests, Mr Blatter was re-elected
president of Fifa.
However, he said on Tuesday that it appeared the mandate
he had been given "does not seem to be supported by
everyone in the world".
Mr Blatter said: "Fifa needs profound restructuring." He said
he would continue in post until an extraordinary congress is
called to elect a new president.
No dates have been set, but it is expected to take place
between December 2015 and March 2016.
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