Blatter warns Infantino of backstabbers

Sepp Blatter warned Gianni Infantino on Sunday that miracles will be expected from him as the newly-elected FIFA president but there will be plenty of backstabbers if he fails to deliver.

Blatter, serving a six-year suspension from soccer, saw his 18-year reign as FIFA chief officially end on Friday when 45-year-old UEFA secretary-general Infantino was voted in as the game's most powerful man.

But in an open letter to the Swiss-Italian lawyer, Blatter warned his successor to be wary of the pitfalls that come with the job. He also said he was ready to offer his help if required.