Who succeeded João Havelange as president of FIFA?
Stanley Rous
Jules Rimet
Sepp Blatter
Lionel Messi
Answer
Sepp Blatter succeeded João Havelange as the president of FIFA after serving as his secretary general for 17 years. He took office in 1998 and went on to serve five terms, during which he oversaw significant growth in the organization's revenue and popularity, but also faced numerous controversies and accusations of corruption, leading to his suspension and eventual resignation in 2015.
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