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What event prompted Blatter to call for a new FIFA presidential election?

  • World Cup Scandal

  • U.S. Indictment of FIFA Officials

  • EU Investigation

  • Media Exposé

Answer

The answer lies in the indictment of several high-ranking FIFA officials by the United States Department of Justice on charges of corruption, bribery, and money laundering. These indictments prompted Blatter to announce his decision to resign as FIFA president and call for a new election to restore the organization's credibility and integrity.
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