Sepp Blatter has been re-elected president of
Fifa, football's world governing body, in a vote
overshadowed by arrests and corruption
allegations.
Mr Blatter's rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan,
had forced a second round of voting but withdrew.
In his victory speech, Mr Blatter said: "I am the
president now, the president of everybody."
Seven top officials were arrested in Switzerland on
Wednesday as part of a US prosecution that indicted
14 people.
Mr Blatter, 79, has faced calls to resign, including
from UK Prime Minister David Cameron, who said in
Berlin on Thursday that the Fifa president should
quit "the sooner the better".
'Crushed hopes'
But Mr Blatter hailed his victory, thanking all those
who voted from him and praising the bravery of his
rival, Prince Ali, for withdrawing.
In a rambling victory speech citing God and Allah, he
said: "I am not perfect, nobody is perfect, but we will
do a good job together I am sure.
"I take the responsibility to bring back Fifa where it
should be... Let's go Fifa! Let's go Fifa!"
He also hinted that this term in office, his fifth, could
be his last, saying: "At the end of my term I will give
up Fifa in a strong position."
In conceding, Prince Ali said: "It's been a wonderful
journey... And I want to thank in particular those of
you who were brave enough to support me."
Michel Platini, the president of the European football
body, Uefa, which had backed Prince Ali, said: "I am
proud that Uefa has defended and supported a
movement for change at Fifa, change which in my
opinion is crucial if this organisation is to regain its
credibility."

Abeg NA only u waka come ni We need change joor!

I swear, the news shock me sef. I don tire for the man oooo. Football is not going to be better than it is if this man remains. #Change