FIFA President Joseph Blatter has spoken out for the first time since Wednesday, where seven top officials from the organisation were arrested on corruption charges, pending an investigation from the FBI.
Blatter, 79, spoke infront of a worldwide audience as he opened FIFA's 65th annual congress in Zurich, emphasing the damage that the scandal has done to the game.
"Dear friends, you will agree with me that these are unpresendented and difficult times for Fifa," he said. "The events of yesterday have cast a long shadow over Fifa and football.
"The actions of individuals bring shame and humiliation on football and demand action and change from us all.
"I will not allow the actions of a few to destroy the actions of those who work so hard for football. Those who corrupt football are a minority, but must be caught. There is no place for corruption of any kind.
"The next few months will not be easy for FIFA. More bad will follow but it is necessary for us to begin change. We have lost the trust and we must now earn it back.
Blatter is coming under severe pressure to resign following the arrests, but could be re-elected in his presidential position after tomorrow's election. He told of how he thinks people should consider why we love football, and urged fellow delegates to consider how he can't take responsibility for the actions of many.
"Many people hold me responsible for the arrests and damage to the reputation of both FIFA and football. I can't monitor everyone all of the time.
"We can no longer allow the name of FIFA to be dragged through the mud. If people want to do wrong, they will also try to hide it. It falls to me to bear the responsibility for our organisation and to find a way to fix things.
"We must continue to fight for positive change in football even when some among us let us down, so please enjoy our show.
"We like this game, not for greed, not for exploiting, not for power, but because of the love of the game.
"Solidarity is asked for the game, for the world, for peace."