Blatter: ‘Anglo-Saxon approach’ is to blame for Terry’s downfall

JOHN TERRY would have been applauded in some countries rather than sacked as national team captain for having an alleged affair, according to FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

Terry was fired by England head coach Fabio Capello after a week of negative headlines about the defender’s alleged affair with Wayne Bridge’s ex-partner but the Chelsea player has had support from an unlikely quarter.

Blatter, in Vancouver for the International Olympic Committee’s session, joked that in “Latin” countries such as France, Italy and Spain, Terry’s conduct may not have been considered a problem.