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Blatter has dealt a blow to Switzerland’s shady economy
In the end, not even Sepp Blatter could get away with it. Today, after clinging desperately to power, following the arrest last week and potential extradition of a series of senior officials at soccer’s governing body, the president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association finally stood down. But it is not just Blatter personally who is tarnished. It is Switzerland as well. In reality, the latest FIFA scandal has dealt yet another blow to the country’s shady economy. First its private banks have been the subject of a string of lawsuits and investigations. Now the ... (full story)