SEPP BLATTER RAIS WA FIFA TENA KWA MIAKA 5 IJAYO!! AMSHINDA MPINZANI WAKE ALI BIN AL-HUSSEIN
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Before
a second round of voting for FIFA president could take place,
challenger Prince Ali withdrew from the race. Sepp Blatter therefore
wins a fifth term after a first round vote of 133-73 failed to secure
him a winning majority.
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Victory: Sepp Blatter (pictured) celebrates after his re-election as president of FIFA in Zurich on Friday night
Handshake:
Blatter's (left) victory now raises the threat of European nations
boycotting future World Cups - a proposal put forward by UEFA president
Michel Platini (right) on Thursday
Disappointment:
Following the win, the Chairman of the England Football Association
Greg Dyke (right) said FIFA 'will not reform itself under Blatter'
Blatter beat Prince Ali bin al-Hussein by a margin of 133-73 in the first round of voting, forcing his withdrawal
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Defeat: Prince Ali (right, with UEFA president Michel Platini) was eligible to take part in a second round of voting but still withdrew
FA chairman Greg Dyke steps forward to cast his vote in Friday's presidential election in Zurich
Victory: Sepp Blatter (pictured) celebrates after his re-election as president of FIFA in Zurich on Friday night
Defeat: Prince Ali (right, with UEFA president Michel Platini) was eligible to take part in a second round of voting but still withdrew