Chuck Blazer won't seek re-election

February 16, 2013
By Associated Press
NEW YORK -- The American member of FIFA's executive committee who went public with bribery accusations against his boss two years ago said he won't seek re-election for a fifth term and will leave his position in May after 16 years.

Chuck Blazer is the most senior American official in world soccer but his departure was expected after his role in the scandal over presidential election candidate Mohamed bin Hammam.

"It is time for new faces with new energy to take over the responsibility ...

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