Sepp Blatter Retains FIFA Presidency, As Prince Ali Withdraws
By Ty Duffy
Sepp Blatter won the initial vote for FIFA presidency 133-73, short of the two thirds majority required to end it. Prince Ali withdrew, sparing the world a protracted, redundant second voting. Blatter proceeds for a fifth term as FIFA president.
FIFA reform starts tomorrow, over champagne and a lavish breakfast spread at the Baur Au Lac hotel.