Sepp Blatter Re-Elected As FIFA President

The 79-year-old re-election was confirmed when challenger Prince Ali bin al Hussein of Jordan conceded, having won just 73 votes to Mr Blatter’s 133 in the first round.

SEPP Blatter has won a fifth term as President of FIFA, despite widespread calls for him to step down over the corruption scandal engulfing the organisation.

The 79-year-old re-election was confirmed when challenger Prince Ali bin al Hussein of Jordan conceded, having won just 73 votes to Mr Blatter’s 133 in the first round.

It means he retains the post at the head of football’s international governing body he has held since 1998.

It comes after the US Department of Justice charged a total of 14 people over alleged bribes totalling more than $150m (£98m).

The charges have prompted a number of figures to call for Mr Blatter to quit, including Prime Minister David Cameron – who said “the sooner that happens the better”.

Both candidates gave speeches to delegates before the vote, Prince Ali saying “FIFA is not just about one man” and adding that “it will take a committed leader to fix this mess we are in”.

Mr Blatter said: “You know who you are dealing with. I also know that I can count on you. I am with you. I would just like to stay with you. It is a matter of trust.” –SkyNews.com