Sepp Blatter’s hold on his position as FIFA president appears to be secure despite calls for him to resign in the wake of his controversial comments about racism between players.

Under-fire FIFA president Sepp Blatter embroiled himself in a Twitter war-of-words with Rio Ferdinand today regarding his comments about racism.

South Africa’s top law enforcement official has accused three of the countries most powerful businessmen of plotting to oust President Thabo Mbeki.