SEPP BLATTER was re-elected as president of FIFA yesterday after the FA’s attempt to block the vote ended in heavy defeat and vengeful recriminations.

Sepp Blatter has been re-elected as president of FIFA after the Football Association’s attempt to block the vote ended in defeat and recriminations.

England came under a sustained attack from critics within FIFA after the Football Association’s attempt to have the presidential election postponed ended in a heavy defeat.