FIFA President Vote Goes To Second Round

Voting to select scandal-hit FIFA's next president has gone to a second round - as Sepp Blatter seeks to secure a fifth term.

The 79-year-old received 133 votes to challenger Prince Ali bin al Hussein of Jordan's 73 votes in the first round.

Mr Blatter, who has been under mounting pressure to step down, fell just short of the two-thirds of votes he needed to win outright,

The winner will be whoever gains more votes in the second round.

Sky News Sports Correspondent Paul Kelso said the result of the first round of voting was “certainly a bloody nose for Sepp Blatter – showing genuine division”.

Both men gave speeches ahead of the vote.

Prince Ali told delegates that "FIFA is not just about one man", 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."

Prime Minister David Cameron is among a host of figures who has called for Blatter to quit , saying "the sooner that happens the better".

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

The alleged bribes paid for television rights, sponsorship deals and World Cup votes.

Mr Blatter has insisted it was "individuals" within FIFA who stood accused of corruption - not the whole of the organisation.

The UK Serious Fraud Office has revealed it is actively assessing "material in its possession" relating to FIFA corruption allegations.

Barclays, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank were allegedly used to transfer cash as part of the conspiracy, US prosecutors allege.

And Swiss authorities are investigating the decision to award the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 tournament to Qatar.

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