Sepp Blatter: why he quit and what next for Fifa and Qatar

News of Blatter's unexpected departure could raise as many questions as it answers for Fifa

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Sepp Blatter's decision to step down as president of Fifa has been hailed as "brilliant news" by FA chairman Greg Dyke, but the shock announcement is only the start for football's governing body as the corruption probes continue.

And Blatter's sudden volte face, four days after winning an unprecedented fifth term in office despite the arrest of seven senior officials and two criminal investigations raises almost as many questions as it answers.

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