Fifa takes Blatter vote despite English protests
The world football federation, Fifa, went ahead with the uncontested reelection of its president Sepp Blatter, despite appeals to put off the decision because of widespread corruption allegations.
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Addressing delegates, English Football Association chairman David Bernstein said proceeding with the election following the withdrawal of Blatter's rival Mohamed bin
Hammam would provide a "flawed mandate".
But delegates rejected the call by an overwhelming majority.
Speaking after the vote to reject a postponement, Blatter pledged to initiate wide-ranging reforms.
Blatter said World Cups would be picked by all 208 Fifa members, rather than the 24-strong executive committee which has awarded hosting rights in the past.
Earlier Wednesday, the head of Germany's football federation, Theo Zwanziger, called for Fifa to re-examine Qatar's victory in the 2022 race.
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