Coca-Cola calls on Sepp Blatter's immediate resignation

American Multinational beverage corporation, Coca-Cola, became the first FIFA sponsor to call on Sepp Blatter's immediate resignation. That was followed by a similar call from fast food giant McDonald's and financial services giant Visa.


The call from FIFA's majour sponsors comes a after Blatter was placed under criminal investigation by Swiss authorities for alleged financial wrongdoing at FIFA.
The FIFA statement reads:

“For the benefit of the game, The Coca-Cola Company is calling for FIFA President Joseph Blatter to step down immediately so that a credible and sustainable reform process can begin in earnest. Every day that passes, the image and reputation of FIFA continues to tarnish. FIFA needs comprehensive and urgent reform, and that can only be accomplished through a truly independent approach.”