Summary

  • Blatter retains presidency after Prince Ali withdraws

  • Vote was set to enter second round

  • Blatter 133 votes, Prince Ali 73 votes in first round

  • FA Cup final build-up: Aston Villa v Arsenal (Sat, 17:30 BST)

  1. Thank you and goodnightpublished at 19:01 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    That is all from Sportsday for today. Thank you for following our coverage of the Fifa presidential election, which saw Sepp Blatter re-elected for a fifth term. You can find reaction to that news on the BBC News and Sport websites, with more to come throughout the evening.

    Sportsday will return on Monday at 08:00 BST. We'll see you then.

  2. 'This is not over...'published at 18:56 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    More from FA chairman Greg Dyke: "This is not over by any means.

    "To quote the Attorney General this is the beginning of the process, not the end.

    "The idea Blatter could reform FIFA is suspect. I'd be very surprised if he was still in this job in two years time."

  3. 'This is the beginning, not the end'published at 18:55 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Football Association chairman Greg Dyke on Sepp Blatter's re-election, talking to Sky News:

    "We think that's the impact of the events of this week, but this isn't over by any means. The events of this week were so dramatic for FIFA, but I cannot see FIFA reforming itself under Blatter. He's had 16 years to reform it but he hasn't done it.

    "England won't withdraw from anything on its own and you can be absolutely certain about that. That would be ridiculous. There will be discussions I think in FIFA about this result and what FIFA should do next but that won't be England alone."

    "This is the beginning not the end. I think there is a lot more of this to play out."

  4. Postpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Gary Lineker
    BBC Sport presenter on Twitter

    "The only way this revolting organisation will change is if the major football federations walk out. It's time to grow a pair of footballs."

  5. Luis Figo reactionpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Former Portugal international Luis Figo, who pulled out of the race to succeed Sepp Blatter as Fifa president last week, has given his reaction to today's vote...

    "Today was another dark day in Zurich," began Figo. before going on to say, "Fifa has lost, but above everything, football has lost and everyone who truly cares about it has lost too.

    "Mr. Blatter had a very cynical reaction when he said that he couldn't control everyone. It offends everyone's intelligence. These persons, whom Mr. Blatter has promoted through years, turned, with him, Fifa in to a decadent organization.

    "If Mr. Blatter were minimally concerned about football, he would have given up of the re-election. If he has a minimal of decency, he will resign in the next few days."

  6. 'Thinking to be done'published at 18:48 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Irish FA chief executive Patrick Nelson on BBC Radio 5 live:

    "It's a little too early to be thinking about things like breaking from Fifa. Things are best dealt with in the cold light of day.

    "Anything could be on the table but it's a stretch to think about radical solutions at the moment. There's a lot of thinking to be done."

  7. Get involved at #bbcsportsdaypublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Wilbur: If the leading nations do not do something to spark major reform now then they deserve Fifa & Blatter.

    John Durham: My football craze has ended! This is the most corrupt sport now. Shocking Blatter got in. Fifa you're a disgrace.

    Ross Parker: I don't see the big fuss made over the Fifa arrests. Nothing has changed, Fifa are corrupt and Blatter carries on.

  8. Villa's road to the finalpublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Aston Villa

    As Aston Villa prepare to face Arsenal in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back at the Villans' route to the final.

    Starting with a last-gasp win over Blackpool at Villa Park, Villa then beat Bournemouth, Leicester and West Brom before their surprise semi-final victory over Liverpool.

    Click here to view the video

  9. Top of the Popspublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    TOTP

    To celebrate one of the most famous cup traditions, Top of the Pops 2 has gathered together a selection of the best FA Cup songs.

    Featuring Chas & Dave, Hot Stuff Arsenal, Status Quo and the unforgettable rapping talents of Liverpool's John Barnes.

    Click here to watch the video

  10. Get involved at #bbcsportsdaypublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Chris Ludlow: So, the inmates are still running the asylum. What a disgrace!

    Rory: Time for new organisation. Can't be just Euro - get Brazil Argentina USA Canada Australia + anyone willing & you have World Cup

    Viva F1: 'I will be in command of this boat called Fifa' by which I assume Blatter means he intends to go down with the sinking ship

  11. Former team-mates reunitedpublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Alan Shearer - Tim Sherwood

    Alan Shearer meets former Blackburn team-mate and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood ahead of his side's appearance in the FA Cup final.

    Sherwood says he has definitely taken managerial attributes from former Blackburn boss Kenny Dalglish, and admits to sharing his fear of losing.

    Click here to watch the full interview

  12. Footballpublished at 18:39 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    The Fifa presidential election has dominated the agenda this afternoon, but let's not forget that the FA Cup final is taking place this Saturday. We have plenty of content on the game, to provide you with all you need to know ahead of Arsenal v Aston Villa at Wembley.

  13. 'Now I'm president of everybody'published at 18:36 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    After not talking for a bit, Sepp Blatter is talking again:

    "I like you, you brought me again into Fifa. All those that have voted for Prince Ali, I congratulate you - he is a good candidate.

    "But now I'm president of everybody. I am president of Fifa."

  14. Postpublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Sepp Blatter is enjoying himself now in the hall. He is continuing his address with extended closing words for the delegates. "I am now the president of everybody," he declares, perhaps over-estimating his remit. That probably didn't come across how he intended. "I am the president of Fifa," he clarifies before signing off and leaving the stage, not before sharing a brief chat and handshake with Uefa president Michel Platini. Thus ends the conference.

  15. 'I like you and I like my job'published at 18:32 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    And finally, 79-year-old Sepp Blatter ends with these words of wisdom:

    "The age is no problem. Some people are 50 and look old.

    "I like you and I like my job and I would like to be with you. I am not perfect but we will do a good job together. Let's go Fifa, let's go Fifa!"

  16. 'I am a faithful man'published at 18:31 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    More from continuing Fifa president Sepp Blatter:

    "We have some organisational problems. We need women in this committee, we have to do more. I will not touch the World Cup, it is too important.

    "I take responsibility to bring back Fifa, with you we will do it, I am convinced.

    "I am a faithful man, now God, Allah or whoever we believe in, they will help us to bring back Fifa. I promise you at the end of my term I will give Fifa to my successor in a very strong position."

  17. 'I will be in command of this boat called Fifa'published at 18:26 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Sepp BlatterImage source, Getty Images

    Sepp Blatter's victory speech:

    "First of all I would like to give compliments and express gratitude to Prince Ali. Because he was a challenger and he has obtained a very good result.

    "He could have said 'no, let's go further and perhaps I would have received more votes'.

    "But I thank you for accepting me for the next four years. I will be in command of this boat called Fifa and we will bring it back to shore."

  18. Get involved at #bbcsportsdaypublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Rob Perry: Goodbye Fifa you've destroyed something beautiful. Time for Europe to sort it all out for you.

    Ralph Lifeway: Fifa is not only for the FA and Uefa. We acknowledge you are powerful but without you, Fifa can survive.

    David: Fifa is a joke. Blatter in charge for 16 of their 25 years of corruption and gets re-elected.

  19. Boos for Blatterpublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    There are a couple of boos as Sepp Blatter is introduced to the stage to deliver his victory speech. Blatter doesnt react, instead clasping his hands and raising them in triumph.

  20. 'Thank you to those brave enough to support me'published at 18:17 British Summer Time 29 May 2015

    Prince Ali bin al-Hussein has addressed the audience with a brief statement.

    "It has been a wonderful journey. I want to thank all those brave enough to support me, but I will be withdrawing from the race. I wish you all the best of luck for the future."