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Blatter, under criminal investigation by Swiss authorities,
has held the presidency of world soccer's governing body since
1998 and previously served since 1981 as secretary general, the
organization's No. 2 position.
"The situation is not pleasant," the weekly, Bunte, quoted
Blatter as saying in an interview.
"I am being condemned without there being any evidence for
wrongdoing on my part. That is really outrageous."
Four days after winning a fifth term, Blatter rocked the world
of soccer in June by saying he would step down in the wake of
corruption investigations by U.S. and Swiss authorities. He
remains in office ahead of a scheduled February election.
He reiterated in the Bunte interview that he had no plans for an
immediate resignation, despite coordinated calls by major
sponsors last week for such a move.
"This is just an investigation, not an indictment," he told
Bunte. "I will fight until Feb. 26. For myself. For FIFA. I am
convinced that evil will come to light and good will prevail."
(Reporting by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
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