Description: (Swiss Former Football Administrator Who Served as the Eighth President of FIFA From 1998 to 2015)
Joseph Sepp Blatter, a Swiss former football administrator, served as the President of FIFA from 1998 to 2015. He started as FIFA's general secretary in 1981 before being elected president in 1998. During his tenure, Blatter expanded FIFA's influence globally, particularly in Africa and Asia. However, his reign was marred by corruption scandals, including the controversial awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Blatter faced multiple investigations and bans related to corruption and mismanagement, ultimately being ousted from FIFA in 2015.