Defiant Blatter calls for unity as FIFA congress hit with bomb threats and protests

Swiss police said a bomb threat has been made against the venue where the Fifa congress is being held.

The worst corruption crisis in football history stems from the governing body’s decision to award Russia and Qatar the next two World Cup tournaments, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said.

Mr Blatter spoke at the Fifa congress hours before the presidential election in which he is a seeking a fifth term despite widespread condemnation of his continued leadership.