The FIFA scandals that have rocked FIFA took another dramatic turn on Friday as four American heavyweight sponsors — Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Visa and Budweiser — called on FIFA president Sepp Blatter to step down immediately. Blatter is under criminal investigation by Swiss justice over a television deal FIFA made with former Concacaf president Jack Warner and a $2 million payment to UEFA president Michel Platini, Blatter’s heir apparent. FIFA’s response afterCoca-Cola was the first of the sponsors to speak out? “While Coca Cola is a valued sponsor, Mr. Blatter respectfully disagrees with its position,” said a statement.

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