FA call on FIFA to delay election

The Football Association today called on FIFA to postpone tomorrow’s presidential election where Sepp Blatter is standing unopposed.

Tue, 31 May, 2011 - 11:19

The Football Association today called on FIFA to postpone tomorrow’s presidential election where Sepp Blatter is standing unopposed.

FA chairman David Bernstein also wants FIFA to appoint an independent body to supervise reforms after the revelations and accusations of the last month that have caused a crisis in the world governing body.

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