SEPP BLATTER was re-elected as Fifa president yesterday after Prince Ali bin al-Hussein conceded defeat and withdrew his candidacy from the race.

A second round was needed after Hussein managed to secure the necessary 70 votes to get past the first hurdle.

But it seems the Jordanian prince knew the task of overthrowing Blatter, who has been in power for 17 years would be too much and as the second round began, addressed those in attendance at the congress to announce his decision to step down.