The only man standing

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.

Blatter, 75, will serve for another four years until 2015 when he has previously promised he will step down.

England now look isolated in world football after their attempt to stop the election was defeated by 172 votes to 17, with a further 17 abstentions.