Coca-Cola and McDonald’s have called for Sepp Blatter to step down immediately as Fifa president.
American drinks company Coca-Cola said: “Every day that passes Fifa’s image and reputation continues to tarnish.”
Fast-food chain McDonald’s, also a key Fifa sponsor, said Blatter’s resignation would be “in the best interest of the game”.
Blatter, who is due to stand down in February 2016, is the subject of a criminal investigation.
Last week the Swiss, 79, said he would not stand down before February despite the criminal proceedings being opened against him by Swiss prosecutors.
He is accused of signing a contract that was “unfavourable to Fifa” and making a “disloyal payment” to Uefa president Michel Platini.
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Source: BBC Sport