Blatter opposed to age limits for FIFA officials

The 76-year-old Swiss said he was also opposed to standing areas in football stadiums, placing him on a collision course with both the Bundesliga and the national league in his homeland.

"I'm in favour of limiting the length of time officials can serve but against an age limit," he told Germany's Sport Bild magazine.

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