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Fifa presidential election live updates: Sepp Blatter bids for fifth term as voting begins in Zurich Fifa presidential election live updates: Sepp Blatter wins presidency as Prince Ali of Jordan concedes defeat
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The Fifa president Sepp Blatter will stand for re-election in a vote today as an FBI investigation into long-standing corruption continues. Sepp Blatter has been re-elected as the president of Fifa, as an FBI investigation into long-standing corruption continues.
These are the latest updates so far:These are the latest updates so far:
Blatter re-elected, after Prince Ali of Jordan concedes defeat after first round of voting doesn't return two thirds marjority
Serious Fraud Office 'assessing material' connected to Fifa corruptionSerious Fraud Office 'assessing material' connected to Fifa corruption
Bomb threat at Fifa congress, confirmed by Swiss authorities.
Blatter's Presidential address: 'You can't just ask people to behave ethically'.Blatter's Presidential address: 'You can't just ask people to behave ethically'.
Sepp Blatter's most memorable and controversial quotes.Sepp Blatter's most memorable and controversial quotes.
Everything you need to know about Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein.Everything you need to know about Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein.
Who will win: Sepp Blatter or Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein?
How the vote will actually be carried out, and when results are expected.
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Mr Blatter has so far ignored calls for him to quit from a host of football leaders across Europe following the arrests of seven top officials in Zurich on Wednesday.Mr Blatter has so far ignored calls for him to quit from a host of football leaders across Europe following the arrests of seven top officials in Zurich on Wednesday.
In a press conference on Thursday, he blamed the "action of individuals" for the corruption scandal, which he described as "unprecedented and difficult times for Fifa".In a press conference on Thursday, he blamed the "action of individuals" for the corruption scandal, which he described as "unprecedented and difficult times for Fifa".
The 79-year-old goes up against Prince Ali bin al-Hussein in the election and is still the favourite to win. A candidate must obtain 140 votes out of a total 209 in order to win outright.The 79-year-old goes up against Prince Ali bin al-Hussein in the election and is still the favourite to win. A candidate must obtain 140 votes out of a total 209 in order to win outright.