Dyke On Blatter Result: 'This Isn't Over'

The chairman of the Football Association has said "this isn't over" after Sepp Blatter's controversial re-election as FIFA president.

Greg Dyke pointed to the fact that Mr Blatter's opponent, Prince Ali bin al Hussein of Jordan, took him to the brink of a second round of voting.

He said: "I think we all expected (Mr Blatter) to win. Prince Ali got it to a second ballot (and that) wouldn't have happened if we'd had this vote a week ago. I think that's the impact of the events this week.

"But I think this isn't over by any means ... The events of this week are so traumatic for FIFA that I cannot see FIFA reforming itself under Blatter. He's had 16 years to reform it, he hasn't done it."

Asked whether England would consider withdrawing from future competitions in protest at the result, Mr Dyke said England would not make such a decision "on its own".

Earlier today Mr Dyke said he backed the idea of a co-ordinated European boycott of the World Cup.

Others have expressed dismay with Mr Blatter's victory.

Former Portugal international Luis Figo, who withdrew his candidacy last week, said it was a "dark day" for football and called on Mr Blatter to resign in the next few days.

He said: "This vote has only served to endorse the election of a man who can't remain in charge of world football.

"Mr Blatter ... being re-elected - that shows exactly how the organisation is sick. Today was another dark day in Zurich. FIFA has lost, but above everything, football has lost and everyone who truly cares about it has lost too.

"If he was minimally concerned about football, he would have given up on re-election."

The head of European football's governing body, Michel Platini, reiterated his desire for change within FIFA, while congratulating 39-year-old Prince Ali for his "admirable campaign".

He said: "I am proud that UEFA has defended and supported a movement for change at FIFA, change which in my opinion is crucial if this organisation is to regain its credibility."

Before the result, Mr Platini warned that the organisation could boycott FIFA competitions if Mr Blatter was to stay.

Gary Lineker echoed the sentiment, tweeting: "The only way this revolting organisation will change is if the major football federations walk out. It's time to grow a pair of footballs."

Key sponsor Coca-Cola called for quick, "concrete" reform and action after the vote, joining major sponsors such as McDonald's, Visa and Hyundai who have expressed concern over the arrest of FIFA officials on Wednesday.

A statement by the drinks company said: "FIFA must now seize the opportunity to begin winning back the trust it has lost.

"We urge FIFA to take concrete actions to fully address all of the issues that have been raised, in a swift and transparent manner."

Former Tottenham midfielder David Ginola asked if the vote was "a joke" given the corruption scandal and FBI investigation engulfing the organisation.

He said: "It looks to me we are watching a very bad reality TV show. There is nothing about trust anymore towards FIFA from the football world and from the fans.

"People were expecting Mr Blatter to withdraw from the election but he is not. He is there for another four years and it would be very complicated to get him out."

Earlier, the British Government said it would "do everything in its power to help" change and clean up the organisation.

Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, John Whittingdale, said: "It's incredibly disappointing that when presented with overwhelming demands for change, many FIFA members still opted for the status quo - for a president who's overseen an organisation tainted with accusations of corruption.

"A system designed to support the incumbent has returned a predictable result, but with its authority severely diminished."