Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

His daughter Corinne announced the news to Blick, saying: "My father is in the hospital and is getting better every day. He needs time and rest.

"On behalf of my family, I ask for privacy".

State of health of Sepp Blatter is considered serious, according to reports, but he is not believed to be in life-threatening condition.