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Coca-Cola, McDonald's, More Call for Sepp Blatter to Resign Amid Probe
Source: Bleacher Report
Coca-Cola, McDonald's, More Call for Sepp Blatter to Resign Amid Probe
By Rob Blanchette , Featured Columnist Oct 2, 2015
The heat is intensifying on Sepp Blatter's reign as president at FIFA after two of the governing body's most influential sponsors—Coca-Cola and McDonald's—called for the controversial figure's immediate resignation.
Coca-Cola released a statement condemning the current activity at FIFA, per Tariq Panja of Bloomberg.com, claiming Blatter's departure would allow a “credible and sustainable reform process” to begin at the crisis hit organisation: “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.”
McDonald's also spoke out against Blatter and said it believed the president must leave the organisation for the credibility of the sport, per BBC Sport:
CNBC Now reported Anheuser-Busch InBev joined Coca-Cola and McDonald's in their stance. AFP added Visa to the growing list as well.
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By Rob Blanchette , Featured Columnist Oct 2, 2015
The heat is intensifying on Sepp Blatter's reign as president at FIFA after two of the governing body's most influential sponsors—Coca-Cola and McDonald's—called for the controversial figure's immediate resignation.
Coca-Cola released a statement condemning the current activity at FIFA, per Tariq Panja of Bloomberg.com, claiming Blatter's departure would allow a “credible and sustainable reform process” to begin at the crisis hit organisation: “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.”
McDonald's also spoke out against Blatter and said it believed the president must leave the organisation for the credibility of the sport, per BBC Sport:
BBC Sport
@BBCSport
McDonald's issue statement saying it would be in the 'best interests of the game' for Sepp Blatter to step down.
3:47 PM - 2 Oct 2015
@BBCSport
McDonald's issue statement saying it would be in the 'best interests of the game' for Sepp Blatter to step down.
3:47 PM - 2 Oct 2015
CNBC Now reported Anheuser-Busch InBev joined Coca-Cola and McDonald's in their stance. AFP added Visa to the growing list as well.
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Read more: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2574969-coca-cola-mcdonalds-call-for-sepp-blatter-to-resign-immediately-amid-probe
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