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Trinidad opposition calls for Warner exit

The call followed a preliminary report by FIFA's Ethics Committee that found "overwhelming" evidence Warner was involved in a cash-for-votes scandal rocking the organisation.

Warner, who is the transportation minister in Trinidad and Tobago, quit FIFA on Monday. His decision led FIFA to drop an investigation into bribery allegations against him. He has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"It is wholly unacceptable for an individual to be so disgraced in an international organisation, falling short of matters of ethics and integrity and still be allowed to remain as a cabinet minister," he told reporters.

The findings in the FIFA report "means the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago now has a decision to make," Rowley added.