'I am the president of everybody': Sepp Blatter's megalomaniac message as he declares he has a 'secret plan to fix FIFA' after being re-elected as boss amid bribery scandal and threat to boycott World Cup

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Sepp Blatter declared himself the 'president of everybody' following his re-election as FIFA boss - and claims to have a 'secret plan' to improve the rock-bottom reputation of world football's governing body.

His 133 to 73-vote victory drew widespread condemnation, with former Manchester United executive David Gill quitting his role within the corruption scandal-hit organisation.

It raises the possibility that UEFA, European football's governing body, will order national teams, including England to boycott the next World Cup, Blatter's cash cow tournament, if he doesn't quit.

American investigators, who are threatening a fresh round of arrests over bribery allegations, are may put pressure on already-jittery big sponsors such as McDonald's to stop funding FIFA.

Blatter's extraordinary comments came moments after securing a fifth term as president, when he told opponents and supporters in Zurich: 'It is my congress, I have the right to make the closing remarks. This is a very important congress.

But he was in a jubilant mood, adding: 'You see I am in a good mood. I was a little bit nervous today, but now I am the president of everybody, I am the president of the whole FIFA.'

And in his first TV interview since, the 79-year-old promised to unveil his 'surprising' scheme to 'fix FIFA' on his first working day.

Adding: 'I cannot disclose it now but we will do it as from tomorrow morning. We have a meeting of the executive committee and they will listen to me. 

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Embrace: Blatter's glamorous girlfriend Linda Barras (right) and his daughter Corinne (left) look elated with his win, but former players and officials have condemned his victory

Victory: Sepp Blatter (pictured) celebrates after his re-election as president of FIFA in Zurich on Friday night

Celebration: The President of the Palestinian Football Association (centre) presents Blatter (right) with a sword to commemorate his widely unpopular victory

Handshake:  Blatter's (left) victory now raises the threat of European nations boycotting future World Cups - a proposal put forward by UEFA president Michel Platini (right) on Thursday

Disappointment: Following the win, the Chairman of the England Football Association Greg Dyke (right) said FIFA 'will not reform itself under Blatter'

Rivals: Blatter (right) beat Prince Ali bin al-Hussein (left) by a margin of 133-73 in the first round of voting - forcing his withdrawal

Defeat: Prince Ali (right, with UEFA president Michel Platini) was eligible to take part in a second round of voting but still withdrew

Defiance: FA chairman Greg Dyke (pictured) has voiced his disappointment at Blatter's win but says England will not boycott any tournaments 'on its own'

'They will receive some information or some messages, some of them will be surprised.'

After celebrating his win over Prince Ali bin al-Hussein with his 49-year-old girlfriend Linda Barras, he said he would have time to enact his plans after the 'tragic events' which have plunged FIFA into turmoil this week. 

The US Department of Justice has charged 14 people - including nine FIFA officials - over alleged bribes totalling almost £100million paid for television rights, sponsorship deals and World Cup votes.

Blatter added: 'This gives me now the time because I was said to be responsible with what's happened. I take the responsibility and we have to build up now a better image of FIFA and I know how to do it.

'It was a very difficult congress due to the circumstances of these tragic events on Wednesday and Thursday in Zurich and what the media said around the world about FIFA.

'I was identified to be responsible for what has happened. I take the responsibility and we have to build up a better image of FIFA and I know how to do it. 

The delegate from Austria casts his vote in the election to decide FIFA's next president 

Two voting booths were set up on the stage in Zurich to enable delegates to cast their votes

Blatter is all smiles as voting gets underway at the FIFA Congress. The voting phase took 90 minutes

'My address was spoken out of my heart and I think everybody understood that I am serious in my messages and that I want to stay there to take the responsibility. The message to the fans is trust and confidence. I know that is not easy but we have to show that we are doing some movements.'

Despite the £100million bribery investigation and a growing police inquiry, he secured victory by 133 votes to 73 at the FIFA Congress in Zurich meaning he will continue to lead the organisation into his 80s.

Blatter was seven short of a majority and his opponent Prince Ali bin al-Hussein could have taken voting to a second round - but decided to withdraw.

In a bizarre victory speech, the 79-year-old thanked 'God, Allah or whoever' and added: 'I am not perfect, nobody is perfect but we will do a good job together... Let's go FIFA! Let's go!'  

He will continue to preside over FIFA as a United States-led investigation looks into endemic racketeering, bribery and money laundering involving high-ranking officials going back at least two decades.  

Worryingly, Blatter's victory also increases the prospect of European nations boycotting future World Cups - a proposal put forward by UEFA President Michel Platini on Thursday.

FA Chairman Greg Dyke told Sky News the England team will not withdraw from any tournaments on its own.

He added that he would be 'very surprised' if Blatter was still FIFA president in two years, saying: 'I cannot see FIFA reforming itself under Blatter - he's had 16 years to do it.'

Football Association chairman Greg Dyke says he would be 'very surprised' if Sepp Blatter was still FIFA president in two years. 

In his acceptance speech, Blatter, who has been in charge since 1998 and will serve another four years said: 'First of all I would like to give compliments and express my gratitude to his Royal Highness Prince Ali.  

A candidate prepares to cast his vote inside the booth in the presidential election 

Blatter walks to the podium to deliver his final hustings speech beneath the flags of the member nations

Blatter's opponent, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, makes his final hustings speech before the election

Each of the candidates had 15 minutes to outline their pledges before voting got underway in Zurich

Blatter walks past the UEFA president Michel Platini, who had urged his member nations to vote for Prince Ali

'He was a competitor, a challenger and he has obtained a very good result. He could have easily said 'let's go further - perhaps I will receive more votes'.

'I thank you that you accepted me and for the next four years I will be in command of this boat called FIFA and we will bring it back off shore and back to the beach. 

'We will finally bring ot back to where football can be played. I take the responsibility to bring back FIFA and I am convinced we can do it. 

'I'm a faithful man and God will help us bring back FIFA to where it should be. I promise you that at the end of this term I will give FIFA to my successor in a strong position.' 

The victory has inspired protests from Europe, with FA vice-chairman David Gill saying he will reject the post of UEFA's British vice-president because he does not want to serve under Blatter.

Gill did not attend the post-Congress executive committee meeting on Saturday where decisions were set to be taken on the allocation of World Cup places to each confederation. 

GARY LINEKER LEADS TWITTER VITRIOL AGAINST SEPP BLATTER

Social media has been almost unanimous in its anger over Sepp Blatter's re-election as FIFA president amid the £100million corruption scandal gripping the organisation. 

Professional footballers past and present have united with football fans around the world to condemn the 79-year-old's victory, which will see him head up the powerful organisation for a fifth term.

Leading the vitriol against Blatter was former England international Gary Lineker who said 'the only way this revolting organisation will change is if the major football federations walk out'. 

Portuguese legend Luis Figo also condemned the decision by saying 'football has lost' and FA Chairman Greg Dyke said there is no chance of FIFA reforming itself under Blatter.

The Swiss claimed during his acceptance speech that he will command the 'boat of FIFA' and 'we will bring it back to shore'.

Anger: Former Portuguese international Luis Figo said 'football has lost' while Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker called FIFA a 'revolting organisation'

To which Match of the Day host Lineker replied: 'Too late, the boat has already capsized with you at the helm.'

'As predictable as it is depressing. All those FIFA members that voted for Blatter have betrayed the game they are supposed to cherish.' 

His scathing comments were backed up by former Portugal international Luis Figo who withdrew his presidential candidacy last week.

He said: 'Today was another dark day in Zurich. FIFA has lost, but above everything, football has lost and everyone who truly cares about it has lost too.

'This vote has only served to endorse the election of a man who can't remain in charge of world football. Mr Blatter...being re-elected shows exactly how the organisation is sick.

'Mr Blatter had a very cynical reaction when he said that he couldn't control everyone. It offends everyone's intelligence.

UEFA President Michel Platini - who called on European to boycott tournaments if Blatter won - reiterated his desire for change within FIFA, saying: 'I am proud UEFA has supported a movement for change at FIFA, which in my opinion is crucial.'

And former Portugal star Luis Figo, who stood in the early stages of the election, said: 'This vote has only served to endorse the election of a man who can't remain in charge of world football.

'Mr Blatter had a very cynical reaction when he said he couldn't control everyone. It offends everyone's intelligence.'

Prince Ali's speech calling for reform before the vote failed to win over delegates committed to returning Blatter to office.

The Jordanian prince said: 'We have heard in recent days, voices which described our FIFA as an avaricious body which feeds on the game that the world loves.

'We have heard questions raised about whether our family is morally bankrupt. And we have heard countless individuals ponder how on earth it could have gotten so bad.  

David Gill becomes a FIFA vice-president, but he has said he will resign if Blatter is re-elected today

UEFA president Michel Platini greets FIFA head Sepp Blatter as the FIFA Congress begun on Friday

Blatter tried to strike a defiant tone after a turbulent week that saw FIFA mired in corruption charges

'There are no easy answers. And no blame that can be cast that will wash away the stain that marks us all.

'And yet, nothing in life can exist without hope. And even the darkest nights are broken by a new dawn.'

The 39-year-old head of the Jordanian FA added: 'Change is not an event. It is a process. It is not about empowering wrong doing and then demanding to root it out.

'Our path - and our way to the future - must be lit by the creation of a culture that empowers transparency, inclusivity and accountability. 

'Our rehabilitation in public perception will only come through the actions and work of all of us, together, pulling in the same direction, for the good of the sport, and for FIFA.'

Earlier, in a rambling speech to open Friday's FIFA Congress, a beleaguered Blatter claimed things would be different if two other countries had emerged from the envelopes.

He meant England for 2018 and USA for 2022 – a dig at the British media who have led the anti-Blatter agenda and the FBI, whose investigations led to seven arrests and 14 officials indicted on bribery and kickback charges by the US Attorney.  

Blatter said: 'They call into question the World Cups of 2018 and 2022. In December 2010 here in Zurich when we decided on the two World Cups in one session.

'If two other countries had emerged from the envelopes, we would not have these problems today. But we can't go back in time, we are not prophets. We can't say what would have happened.' 

Pro-Palestinian protesters briefly interrupted Blatter's speech with world football's governing body set to vote later on whether to expel Israel from the organisation.

The two female protesters stormed the opening address, waving red cards at FIFA representatives and chanting 'Israel out!' before being escorted out of the hall by security guards.

A group of around 150 pro-Palestinian protesters had gathered to chant outside Zurich's Hallenstadion before the congress started. 

A bomb scare during lunch only added to the drama as the delegates from the 209 associations were told they were not permitted to remain in the Congress Hall. 

A pro-Palestinian protester gained access to the conference hall at the end of Blatter's speech on Friday

The protester, waving a Palestinian flag, was swiftly removed by security guards

Michel Platini (right) buries his head in his hands as Blatter (left) addresses the floor at the Congress today

Platini was seated next to Blatter's election opponent Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein at the Congress today

Prime Minister David Cameron had earlier urged Blatter to step down, saying 'the sooner that happens the better.'

Speaking in Berlin, he said: 'In my view he should go. You cannot have accusations of corruption at this level and on this scale in this organisation and pretend that the person currently leading it is the right person to take it forward. That cannot be the case.

'Frankly what we have seen is the ugly side of the beautiful game and he should go.

'And the sooner that happens the better and the faster that organisation can start to rebuild its credibility which is so important because so many people around the world want to see this game properly managed, properly looked after so we can all enjoy the World Cups of the future.' 

The head of Brazil's football federation fled Switzerland on the eve of the vote.

Marco Polo Del Nero left Zurich on Thursday night along with members of his personal delegation amid rumours he was spooked by the arrest of his predecessor Jose Maria Marin the day before.

Marin, who was in charge of the Brazilian FA between 2012 and 2015, was one of the 14 men indicted in the United States-led investigation into £100m of FIFA corruption. 

A FIFA spokesman confirmed Del Nero had checked out of the five-star Baur au Lac hotel, where the dawn raids took place on Wednesday, and left the country - though he did not state why.

Del Nero, 74, was not one of those indicted by the United States. He is a member of FIFA's 24-member executive committee.

Prime Minister David Cameron called for Blatter to step aside, saying 'the sooner that happens the better'

Blatter with his girlfriend Linda Barras during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Congress on Thursday

Blatter speaks to girlfriend Linda Barras as the FIFA Congress started on Thursday

Marco Polo Del Nero, head of the Brazilian football federation, fled Switzerland on the eve of the vote

Jose Maria Marin, the former head of the Brazilian FA seen here with FIFA president Blatter, was one of seven football officials arrested in Zurich on Wednesday as two corruption investigations were launched

Even if he is re-elected, the Swiss could face a UEFA revolution that could see the European nations secede from the world governing body, withdrawing from events such as the World Cup. 

English FA chairman Greg Dyke supported Platini's proposed boycott of the World Cup.

He told the Today programme on BBC Radio 4: 'There is no point in one or two countries saying 'we're not going to take part' because they will carry on with the tournament without them and that is pretty unfair on the fans.

'But if UEFA as a group said 'look, unless you get this sorted we are not going to be in the World Cup' then I think that we would join them.' 

Meanwhile, former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner appeared at a political rally for his Independent Liberal Party in Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, on Thursday.

Having surrendered to authorities on Wednesday, he was granted bail but left jail in an ambulance complaining of exhaustion.

But the politician still had enough energy to rant against the corruption charges.

He said: 'If I have been thieving FIFA money for 30 years, who give me the money? How come he is not charged? Why only persons from Third World countries have been charged?'

Warner's remarks drew enthusiastic cheers and applause from his supporters.

Platini talks to Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, the FIFA presidential candidate, on Friday morning

Protesters over the treatment of workers on the 2022 World Cup stadiums in Qatar outside the FIFA Congress

ITALIAN NEWSPAPER CLAIMS FIFA WERE INVOLVED WITH MATCH-FIXING AT 2002 WORLD CUP 

Friday's edition of Corriere dello Sport

Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport claim the latest FIFA scandal confirms their long-held suspicions about Italy's match against South Korea at the 2002 World Cup.

This match and the Spain vs South Korea quarter-final were marred by some dubious refereeing decisions, which saw hosts Korea upset the odds and triumph.

These latest Corriere reports, however, don't feature any new information and merely serve to remind their readers of the injustice suffered by Italy 13 years ago.

The Ecuadorian referee Byron Moreno, who sent off Italy's Francesco Totti in a much-scrutinised decision, is currently serving a prison sentence for drug trafficking. 

'They rigged the World Cups!' runs the front page headline of Friday's edition, adding 'Remember the referee Moreno? Suspicions confirmed on the favours to Korea in 2002.'

Korea beat Italy 2-1 thanks to a golden goal in extra time from Ahn Jung-hwan. Roma striker Totti was sent off by Moreno after 104 minutes after receiving  a second yellow for diving. 

Blatter said at the time: 'Italy's elimination is not only down to referees and linesmen who made human not premeditated errors ... Italy made mistakes both in defence and in attack.' 

Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner addresses supporters at a political rally on Thursday - hours after he was bailed by authorities having turned himself in over the £100m corruption allegations

Warner salutes the crowd following a political rally just hours after he left prison in an ambulance

Warner, who had turned himself over to authorities on Wednesday, left a Port-of-Spain police station in an ambulance the following day

In other developments, two of Britain's biggest High Street banks have been dragged into the corruption scandal.

Barclays and HSBC are named in legal papers filed by the US Department of Justice after millions of dollars in suspect transactions linked to FIFA were allegedly moved through their accounts.

Britain's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and City of London Police are assisting the FBI in their inquiries.  

'The SFO continues actively to assess material in its possession and has made plain that it stands ready to assist ongoing international criminal investigations,' a spokesman said.

The SFO has not launched a formal criminal investigation.  

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