erika pitsy has that part of the story. >> reporter: his 17-year run as president of fifa came to anbrupt end days after he was reelected. >> translator: i have therefore decided to stand down as president as i'm convinced it is the best option for the organization. >> reporter: he announced plans to step down with allegations of bribery surrounding the organization. >> reporter: fifa needs a profound restructuring. >> reporter: blatter's resignation comes less than a week after the u.s. justice department announced an indictment of 14 people. they are accused of accepting more than $150 million in bribes and kickbacks. this man spoke after blatter spoke and said fifa is committed to cleaning up its image. >> there is significant reform that must be done. the steps will ensure that the organization cannot be used by those seeking to enrich themselves at the expense of the game. >> reporter: many fans have been calling for blatter's resignation. tuesday they reacted to the news around the world from france -- >> translator: at a certain point you have to leave the position to someone

erika pitsy has more with the background in this case. >> reporter: i told you to stay! con fronted by police after residents complained they don't belong. the host of the party says comments by a white neighbor ignited the situation. >> she was saying things like the black f-er and that's why you live in section 8 homes. >> reporter: equal housing advocates say the policy is dividing the city along racial lines. in 2008 a non-profit group sued both mckinney and neighboring dallas for discrimination for how they administer policies. activists said the tax breaks are offered almost solely for housing build in minority makes. >> dallas has a long history of housing policy being used and having the effect of perpetuating racial segregation in the city. >> reporter: this year the issued lands before the supreme court. racial discrimination when selling or renting property is illegal. the fair housing act became law in 1968 on the heels of the civil rights act. it guarantees equal access to a home without consideration of race religion or national origin. it once to the court