Everything you need to know about the FIFA presidential election

Sepp Blatter defeated Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein in the election, but has been hit by widespread calls to step down after nine FIFA officials were among 14 people indicted on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and corruption on Wednesday.

Live updates below

Luis Figo calls for Blatter to resign

Luis Figo who himself withdrew from the FIFA presidency race has called for Blatter to resign, saying the Swiss win presented another 'dark day' for FIFA.

English Football Association (FA) chairman Greg Dyke also had something to say. undefined.

Africa voted for Sepp Blatter

All 54 member federations of CAF voted for Sepp Blatter as he won the FIFA presidential election on Friday.

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More from Blatter

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White House Reacts

The United States government have reacted to the re-election of Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.

The US kicked off investigation of corruption in FIFA which led to the arrest of seven high ranking officials of the body.

Blatter who has been asked to resign following the corruption scandal has been re-elected to his fifth term as the President and the White House has released a statement saying they have no problem with it.

"This is a decision for that organization, that’s now in some turmoil, for them to make and we’ll let them make it," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said.

Sepp Blatter is re-ected as FIFA President

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"I would like to give confidence and express my gratitude to his royal highness Prince Ali." Blatter said.

He led after the first round of voting.

Prince Ali - 73 votes.

Sepp Blatter - 133 votes.

Prince Ali bin al-Hussein withdraws from the race

After a first round loss to Sepp Blatter, Jordan football chief, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein has announced his withdrawal from the presidency race.

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Blatter leading

Prince Ali - 73 votes.

Sepp Blatter - 133 votes.

Counting Commences

Counting has commenced after all 209 of FIFA's member nations have cast their votes.

Prince Ali bin al-Hussein speech at the FIFA congress

There is no Royalty in football. My name is Ali. I am one of you.

President Blatter, Distinguished FIFA Vice-Presidents and Confederation Presidents, Distinguished Member Association Presidents,

Honourable Guests, Dear Friends, It is an incredible honour to stand before you today as a FIFA Presidential Candidate.

The eyes of the world are upon us, and not for the first time. But this time, everything is at stake.

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Protesters at FIFA Congress

A protester briefly interrupted the start of the FIFA Congress on the day of the global governing body's much-anticipated presidential election.

The main business of the Congress got under way at the Hallenstadion in Zurich on Friday, but was brought to a halt for a short time as a female protester brandishing a Palestinian made her way into the building.

Under-fire president Sepp Blatter called for security, who quickly removed the protester - apparently working alone inside the hall - before asking for the access points to be checked.

Bomb treat at the FIFA Congress

An anonymous threat forced police to step in and search the premises during the FIFA Congress.

The Congress is being held at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, and will be the scene for the presidential election between incumbent Sepp Blatter and challenger Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein.

However, rumours of a bomb threat were sparked while delegates were on a lunch break.

Police were required to assess the venue following the receipt of the threat, although clearance was subsequently given for the Congress to continue.

Addressing the situation, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said: "An anonymous threat against the FIFA congress was received. FIFA and the local authorities immediately evaluated the situation.

"In consultation with FIFA, the local authority decided to search the premises during the lunch break.

"The premises have been cleared now by the authorities. The Congress can start again.

"Thank you for being patient, thank you for all being here, and we can move on now with the Congress."