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Shamoon Hafez and Phil Dawkes

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  1. Thank you and goodnight

    That is all from Sportsday for today. Thank you for following our coverage of the Fifa presidential election, which saw Sepp Blatter re-elected for a fifth term. You can find reaction to that news on the BBC News and Sport websites, with more to come throughout the evening.

    Sportsday will return on Monday at 08:00 BST. We'll see you then.

  2. 'This is not over...'

    Fifa presidential election

    More from FA chairman Greg Dyke: "This is not over by any means.

    "To quote the Attorney General this is the beginning of the process, not the end.

    "The idea Blatter could reform FIFA is suspect. I'd be very surprised if he was still in this job in two years time."

  3. 'This is the beginning, not the end'

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    Football Association chairman Greg Dyke on Sepp Blatter's re-election, talking to Sky News:

    "We think that's the impact of the events of this week, but this isn't over by any means. The events of this week were so dramatic for FIFA, but I cannot see FIFA reforming itself under Blatter. He's had 16 years to reform it but he hasn't done it.

    "England won't withdraw from anything on its own and you can be absolutely certain about that. That would be ridiculous. There will be discussions I think in FIFA about this result and what FIFA should do next but that won't be England alone."

    "This is the beginning not the end. I think there is a lot more of this to play out."

  4. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    Gary Lineker

    BBC Sport presenter on Twitter

    "The only way this revolting organisation will change is if the major football federations walk out. It's time to grow a pair of footballs."

  5. Luis Figo reaction

    Fifa presidential election

    Former Portugal international Luis Figo, who pulled out of the race to succeed Sepp Blatter as Fifa president last week, has given his reaction to today's vote...

    "Today was another dark day in Zurich," began Figo. before going on to say, "Fifa has lost, but above everything, football has lost and everyone who truly cares about it has lost too.

    "Mr. Blatter had a very cynical reaction when he said that he couldn't control everyone. It offends everyone's intelligence. These persons, whom Mr. Blatter has promoted through years, turned, with him, Fifa in to a decadent organization.

    "If Mr. Blatter were minimally concerned about football, he would have given up of the re-election. If he has a minimal of decency, he will resign in the next few days."

  6. 'Thinking to be done'

    Fifa presidential election

    Irish FA chief executive Patrick Nelson on BBC Radio 5 live:

    "It's a little too early to be thinking about things like breaking from Fifa. Things are best dealt with in the cold light of day.

    "Anything could be on the table but it's a stretch to think about radical solutions at the moment. There's a lot of thinking to be done."

  7. Get involved at #bbcsportsday

    Fifa presidential election

    Wilbur: If the leading nations do not do something to spark major reform now then they deserve Fifa & Blatter.

    John Durham: My football craze has ended! This is the most corrupt sport now. Shocking Blatter got in. Fifa you're a disgrace.

    Ross Parker: I don't see the big fuss made over the Fifa arrests. Nothing has changed, Fifa are corrupt and Blatter carries on.

  8. Villa's road to the final

    FA Cup final

    Aston Villa

    As Aston Villa prepare to face Arsenal in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back at the Villans' route to the final.

    Starting with a last-gasp win over Blackpool at Villa Park, Villa then beat Bournemouth, Leicester and West Brom before their surprise semi-final victory over Liverpool.

    Click here to view the video

  9. Top of the Pops

    FA Cup final

    TOTP

    To celebrate one of the most famous cup traditions, Top of the Pops 2 has gathered together a selection of the best FA Cup songs.

    Featuring Chas & Dave, Hot Stuff Arsenal, Status Quo and the unforgettable rapping talents of Liverpool's John Barnes.

    Click here to watch the video

  10. Get involved at #bbcsportsday

    Fifa presidential election

    Chris Ludlow: So, the inmates are still running the asylum. What a disgrace!

    Rory: Time for new organisation. Can't be just Euro - get Brazil Argentina USA Canada Australia + anyone willing & you have World Cup

    Viva F1: 'I will be in command of this boat called Fifa' by which I assume Blatter means he intends to go down with the sinking ship

  11. Former team-mates reunited

    FA Cup final

    Alan Shearer - Tim Sherwood

    Alan Shearer meets former Blackburn team-mate and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood ahead of his side's appearance in the FA Cup final.

    Sherwood says he has definitely taken managerial attributes from former Blackburn boss Kenny Dalglish, and admits to sharing his fear of losing.

    Click here to watch the full interview

  12. Football

    FA Cup final

    The Fifa presidential election has dominated the agenda this afternoon, but let's not forget that the FA Cup final is taking place this Saturday. We have plenty of content on the game, to provide you with all you need to know ahead of Arsenal v Aston Villa at Wembley.

  13. 'Now I'm president of everybody'

    Fifa presidential election

    After not talking for a bit, Sepp Blatter is talking again:

    "I like you, you brought me again into Fifa. All those that have voted for Prince Ali, I congratulate you - he is a good candidate.

    "But now I'm president of everybody. I am president of Fifa."

  14. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    Sepp Blatter is enjoying himself now in the hall. He is continuing his address with extended closing words for the delegates. "I am now the president of everybody," he declares, perhaps over-estimating his remit. That probably didn't come across how he intended. "I am the president of Fifa," he clarifies before signing off and leaving the stage, not before sharing a brief chat and handshake with Uefa president Michel Platini. Thus ends the conference.

  15. 'I like you and I like my job'

    Fifa presidential election

    And finally, 79-year-old Sepp Blatter ends with these words of wisdom:

    "The age is no problem. Some people are 50 and look old.

    "I like you and I like my job and I would like to be with you. I am not perfect but we will do a good job together. Let's go Fifa, let's go Fifa!"

  16. 'I am a faithful man'

    Fifa presidential election

    More from continuing Fifa president Sepp Blatter:

    "We have some organisational problems. We need women in this committee, we have to do more. I will not touch the World Cup, it is too important.

    "I take responsibility to bring back Fifa, with you we will do it, I am convinced.

    "I am a faithful man, now God, Allah or whoever we believe in, they will help us to bring back Fifa. I promise you at the end of my term I will give Fifa to my successor in a very strong position."

  17. 'I will be in command of this boat called Fifa'

    Fifa presidential election

    Sepp Blatter

    Sepp Blatter's victory speech:

    "First of all I would like to give compliments and express gratitude to Prince Ali. Because he was a challenger and he has obtained a very good result.

    "He could have said 'no, let's go further and perhaps I would have received more votes'.

    "But I thank you for accepting me for the next four years. I will be in command of this boat called Fifa and we will bring it back to shore."

  18. Get involved at #bbcsportsday

    Fifa presidential election

    Rob Perry: Goodbye Fifa you've destroyed something beautiful. Time for Europe to sort it all out for you.

    Ralph Lifeway: Fifa is not only for the FA and Uefa. We acknowledge you are powerful but without you, Fifa can survive.

    David: Fifa is a joke. Blatter in charge for 16 of their 25 years of corruption and gets re-elected.

  19. Boos for Blatter

    Fifa presidential election

    There are a couple of boos as Sepp Blatter is introduced to the stage to deliver his victory speech. Blatter doesnt react, instead clasping his hands and raising them in triumph.

  20. 'Thank you to those brave enough to support me'

    Fifa presidential election

    Prince Ali bin al-Hussein has addressed the audience with a brief statement.

    "It has been a wonderful journey. I want to thank all those brave enough to support me, but I will be withdrawing from the race. I wish you all the best of luck for the future."

  21. Sepp Blatter re-elected as Fifa president

    Fifa presidential election

    It is over. We have been spared a second vote by the withdrawal of Prince Ali bin al-Hussein. And so Sepp Blatter is re-elected for a fifth term as Fifa president.

    Prince Ali leaves the stage receiving handshakes and hugs from fellow delegates as he does so.

  22. Prince Ali withdraws

    Fifa presidential election

    Prince Ali bin al-Hussein withdraws from Fifa presidential election.

  23. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    Jerome Valcke has just announced that round two of voting will begin again in five minutes. Should only take a few hours. I think he was sobbing when he said it. Oh, wait, no that's me sobbing.

  24. Post update

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    Richard Conway

    BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent on Twitter

    "Revised figures. 3 ballots spoiled so Blatter 5 short of 138 needed for 1st round win."

  25. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    So, we have to go through all this again. With a simple majority the aim. A majority like the one we just got in the first round. So, unless 32 of the delegates in the hall have a sudden change of heart, Sepp Blatter will be remaining in charge of Fifa.

  26. Post update

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    Dan Roan

    BBC sports editor on BBC News

    "This is hugely encouraging to Sepp Blatter's opponents. Not winning in the first round is a bloodied-nose for the Fifa president, even if he goes on to a fifth term."

  27. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    It would appear that three delegates failed to return a valid ballot paper for the first round, with only 206 of the 209 ballots deemed acceptable.

  28. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    The official first-round result is as follows...

    Prince Ali bin al-Hussein got 73 of the votes. Sepp Blatter got 133 of them.

    140 votes was needed for a first-round majority. Blatter is surely favourite for the second round.

  29. Second round required

    Fifa presidential election

    We are going to a second round of voting.

  30. Post update

    Get involved at #bbcsportsday

    Christophe Talbotski: Are they using Alan Partridge's keyboard for the incidental music? 'A few gremlins in the system. Ghosts in the machine...'

    Martin: The good news is if FIFA bring out 'now that's what I call FIFA' album there will be a five pound note in each one

    Grumpy Expat: This is like following a penalty shoot out on #BBCSportsday. You know your team will lose, but there is that little ray of hope..

  31. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    A paper is being passed between the delegates. This must be the sign off. Result pending. Here we go...

  32. Post update

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    We've now got a very ominous, clock-ticking kind of music in the hall. It's a bit like a Nine Inch Nails version of the Countdown clock music. Does this mean we're getting close?

  33. Post update

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    Surely we can't be far off a result now? As far as I can see, every piece of paper is either in one pile or another. These officials sure know how to crank up the tension. I'm betting they go to a commercial break before announcing the result. And if Louis sends this to deadlock I'm outta here.

  34. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    It looks like we're done. No more votes to count. Michel Platini looks very pensive sat in the important seats on the stage. He's holding his phone, perhaps ready to send off a reactive tweet. Will it be smiley or frowny face, though? The music switches up again with a more upbeat number. Maybe they'll sweep the chairs away at the end of this, get out a table with some quartered pork pies on and have a bit of disco?

  35. Post update

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    Garry Benfold: As the FIFA election could be over 2 rounds will Blatter try using the away votes rule?

    Jason R: The second round of voting only makes sense if you narrow it down from 3+ to 2 candidates. Doubt anyone changes now

    Ken Kramer: Jerome Valcke has a real future in calling BINGO after his performance in this Fifa election

    Sally Anders: So if there is only a 60% majority, they all vote again to find that...wait for it...it's a 60% majority...FIFA eh?

  36. Post update

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    I can only assume we'll get a 'Now That's What I Call Fifa' album after this.

  37. Post update

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    Two piles are starting to form on either end of the table. The one on the right looks a bit healthier than the left. This is a sorry state of affairs. It's like being at a really cheap fairground, trying to figure out which pile of paper is the biggest. Wait... a change of music. Now we've got a seductive tune to see us home. They've really captured the mood. This is sexy stuff.

  38. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    I guess we now play the waiting game. The boxes are being opened and the ballot papers tipped out on to a big table at the front of the conference hall. There are some nervous faces in the room now. A few of the delegates are taking photos of the counting process. Those'll be keepers. One for the 'people sifting through paper' folder on their C drive.

  39. Round two?

    Fifa presidential election

    If you're questioning why there could be a second round of voting, you've asked a very good question. Here is the answer.

    A candidate can only win in the first round if they pick up a two-thirds majority. If no candidate picks up a two-thirds majority, then we have a second round.

    So even if, let's say, Sepp Blatter got 59% of the vote, we'd need to do it all again. Bonkers, right?

    Well, it's a rule designed for when there are more than two candidates, with the least popular candidate eliminated from the next round.

    Theoretically, people could change their vote for round two, but it's unlikely.

  40. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    Things have gone all Ferris Bueller as Valcke can't find Uzbekistan. "Uzbekistan... Uzbekistan... Uzbekistan." Eventually, the delegate makes his way to the booth. And with Zambia we are all done. That is the end of the election. It's counting time.

  41. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    We're almost there people. And that middle of the road mood music is still playing. That'll be the soundtrack to my nightmares tonight as I'm called to booth two by Jerome Valcke only to realise that I've forgotten to put on any pants.

  42. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    We are into the business end of the election now as Turkmenistan need to be told at least seven times to be in booth two. Valcke is now telling delegates to be ready before he sends them to vote, like a fed-up attendant at the top of a water slide.

  43. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    Yep, Jerome is ready to snap. Tonga are the latest to feel his wrath. "Yes, I see you" he snaps at their delegate. "And are you chewing Trinidad and Tobago?"

  44. T time

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    Valcke has got annoyed a couple of times now with delegates not doing what they're told. He's starting to remind me of the swimming teacher played by David Schneider in The Day Today, when he can't get his class of kids to do what he tells them. I reckon midway through the Ts he'll just give up and shout "Ok, free vote everyone. Free vote."

  45. Handed a boost?

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    Bad news. Spain are in booth one, like England. Is that this election's booth of death?

  46. Scottish Cup final

    Falkirk v Inverness CT (Sat, 17:00 BST)

    Speaking of Scotland. Quite the coup this... Sean Connery narrating the opening sequence to BBC Scotland's Scottish Cup final coverage.

    Big Tam is accompanied by another great Scottish voice - that of commentator Archie Macpherson - to introduce this year's battle to win the oldest competition in football.

    Sportscene will be live from 13:00 BST on Saturday on BBC One Scotland and online.

  47. Post update

    Fifa presidential election

    The Scottish delegate is firing off a quick text. "Don't think I'll be home for tea, love. We're only up to Singapore."

  48. Second round looming?

    Fifa presidential election

    So, apparently, if a two-third majority is not reached in this first round, the outcome will be decided in a second round that is decided by a simple majority. Erm... would it be too obvious to suggest they just skip straight to the round two approach?

  49. Ding ding... Round two?

    Fifa presidential election

    Richard Conway

    BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

    BBC understands there's optimism amongst Prince Ali's team the Jordanian can secure enough votes to take the Fifa presidential election into a second round.

  50. Long way from home

    Fifa presidential election

    Sky News sports correspondent Paul Kelso tweets: "New Caledonia voting. Met the man from New Caledonia. Nice chap. took him 28 hours to get here."

  51. One at a time

    Fifa presidential election

    Fifa vote

    Surely there is a more technologically advanced way of deciding the matter than this? But then again Fifa are not the quickest when it comes to employing technology.

  52. Up to the Ms

    Fifa presidential election

    Cracks are starting to show in Jerome Valcke's calm demeanour. He's done a fine job of herding the delegates to their booths but first Libya and then Malaysia test his patience by dawdling. I think Fifa missed a trick not getting Terry Wogan in to read out the countries. We are up to the Ms.

  53. BBC coverage

    Canada v England

    As we trudge past the Ks and limp into the Ls in Zurich, we have some BBC football coverage news to bring you. England face Canada (Sat, 00:00 BST) in their final game before the Women's World Cup and you can follow the friendly live on the BBC Red Button, website, mobiles and app.

  54. Tense in Zurich

    Fifa presidential election

    One delegate is biting his nails before heading to the booth to vote. He's feeling the tension. He's the only one.

    Hang on; chaos! Iceland briefly don't know which booth they are going to! Jerome Valcke comes to the rescue by pointing them in the right direction. Crisis averted.

  55. The rights and wrongs of playing Qatar

    Football

    Amid this Fifa farrago, it should be noted that Scotland will face Qatar in a friendly next Thursday. The Gulf side also face Northern Ireland on Sunday and are based at St George's Park in Burton.

    But should the welcome mat be rolled out to the visitors?

  56. Penalty shoot-out

    Fifa presidential election

    We are into the Gs. It would have been a lot easier to decide this with a penalty shoot-out.

  57. McCullum gone

    Cricket

    First ball after tea, Brendan McCullum tries chipping one over mid-off, but only manages to give Mark Wood a dolly of a catch. Dangerman gone. New Zealand 123-4.

    Follow live text of that match here

  58. England are up

    Fifa presidential election

    Voting booth 1 for ENGLAND.

    Greg Dyke is in, behind the black curtain he goes. Will he have a late change of heart? Will he put his cross next to Joseph S Blatter's name?

    Into the box he pops his slip. Well played lad, textbook. He seems happy with that.

  59. Reasons to support Blatter

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    Sepp Blatter

    German newspaper Das Zeit have filed a story "Why Sepp Blatter deserves our support" on its website. It's completely blank, except for an invitation to click through to a second page of "Even more reasons to support Blatter". That's blank as well. The first comment at the bottom of the page complains: "There's nothing, all blank. Did you mean it?

    Click here to "read" the piece

  60. Come on down!

    Fifa presidential election

    Voting booth

    With the terrible bland music being played and the small group of suited men at each sterile, white, square booth, it looks like a beach bar imagined by George Orwell.

    We've rocketed into the Cs. Chile, come on down!

  61. Fifa presidential election

    Get involved at #bbcsportsday

    Adam Cooke: Starting to think the Hollywood ending of the FBI busting the door down mid-speech isn't going to happen

    Simon Goodall: Why doesn't Blatter just make himself Hon. Life President and have done with it?

    Pete Crowson: FIFA vote only has a 209 votes to count but it still takes until 19:00BST? They should get Sunderland to count it.

    Sunderland South was the first constituency to declare a result in this month's General Election. It took them 50 minutes.

  62. And relax...

    Fifa presidential election

    They are piping some red-hot lift music into the hall in Zurich. Sounds like the kind of thing you'd get on Chilled Out Middle of the Road Moods 2. Perhaps after the week they have had, Fifa think it will calm everyone down.

  63. Turn up for the books

    Fifa presidential election

    England have lasted longer in this than they did in the last World Cup...

  64. How else can members show opposition?

    Fifa presidential election

    Platini

    In 2011, the English FA called for a delay in the vote because of corruption allegations, but only 16 other states backed their motion and the election went ahead.

    Uefa chief Michel Platini called on Sepp Blatter to stand down on Thursday but he refused to do so. The organisation had also asked for the vote to be postponed - a call not supported by other confederations.

    The BBC has learned that Uefa could call for an extraordinary general meeting of Fifa's Congress if Blatter. If 20% of members agree, the meeting would have to be held within three months - and a motion of no confidence would almost certainly be put forward.

  65. 'Customer 48, please'

    Fifa presidential election

    The voting booth has been set up in the conference hall in Zurich. Must have been an Ikea job*. We are about ready to get this vote under way. Michel Platini is doing a bit of mingling as Bangladesh and Belarus are called up to booths one and two respectively. It's actually a lot like collecting your items at the Argos+ counter.

    *Other ready-to-assemble furniture shops are available.

    +Other catalogue retailers are available.

    Michel Platini
  66. Who?

    Fifa presidential election

    Aruba are up to vote. Can genuinely say I have never heard of them.

    Speak for yourself, Shamoon...

  67. Zzzzz

    Fifa presidential election

    A long wait for Zambia and Zimbabwe. They're probably sat together playing noughts and crosses, or doing a wordsearch. Or taking selfies.

  68. A long process

    Fifa presidential election

    Candidates will come up to vote one by one, but there are two booths.

    Afghanistan and Albania first up, being done in alphabetical order.

  69. Why does half the world love Blatter?

    Fifa presidential election

    Matthew Kenyon, of BBC Sport Africa, explains why: "Development? Benefits? Equity? We're talking about two things really - the first is concrete investment, often literally so. The second is respect."

  70. Fifa presidential election

    Get involved at #bbcsportsday

    Greg Evans: The only way to made a stand is to boycott the world cup! For the whole of Europe to withdraw!

    Kenneth Barr: The only action that would restore any confidence in Blatter is the immediate release of the Garcia Report.

    Steve Howes: Football's fast moving, It needs a younger man, with fresh outlook & no baggage to get things done. Not a 10-year non achiever.

  71. Voting explanation

    Fifa presidential election

    In the first ballot, candidate needs 2/3 of the vote to be elected. If that does not happen, there will be a second ballot in which the candidate needs a majority.

    Simple, although it may take until 19:00 BST. Stay with us.

  72. Sepp Blatter speech

    Fifa Congress

    "Football means more than a game, it needs a strong and experienced leader. One that knows all the ins and outs and can work with our partners."

    Sepp Blatter leaves the stage to applause from the crowd. Has that final gambit secured his place as president again?

  73. Sepp Blatter speech

    Fifa Congress

    "We need to recover our good name, we will do this tomorrow morning."

    Blatter says the time he has spent at Fifa is short. He has been in power since 1998. Some may think otherwise.

  74. Sepp Blatter speech

    Fifa Congress

    "We need to protect our house not just from corruption but racism, match-fixing, doping and violence.

    "Football touches the world to prepare a better world. There is this notion of peace, I'll speak about the handshake of peace."

    Blatter talking about the handshake that took place between the Israel and Palestine delegates an hour or so ago.

  75. Headingley update

    Cricket

    Brendon McCullum

    New Zealand have reached the 100-mark in the second Test against England without losing a fourth wicket as Brendon McCullum, who lofted his first ball over cover for six, consolidated with Tom Latham at the crease. Tea is about 15 minutes away and the tourists are 103-3.

    Follow the game live here.

  76. Sepp Blatter speech

    Fifa Congress

    "We will change things in the future, starting tomorrow.

    "Fifa is about clubs, players, leagues, referees. Professional football needs greater recognition in Fifa. I will install a department for football where there will be representatives from clubs and leagues, which we already have for referees.

    "We need to keep the World Cup - it is the goose of the golden egg."

  77. Post update

    Football writer and broadcaster Phillippe Auclair tweets: "Never forget this is not a speech addressed to the world. It is a speech addressed to 209 people. And that's that."

  78. Sepp Blatter speech

    Fifa Congress

    "We don't need revolutions, but we always need evolution.

    "Yesterday, the day before and today, I am being held accountable for the current storm. OK so be it. I will shoulder that responsibility. Just as I said, I will take it upon myself. I will accept it and I want to fix Fifa together with you.

    "I want to hand over a Fifa that will have emerged from the storm. A Fifa that will have enough safeguards which will not need the political interventions. I promise you this."

    Fighting talk from the wee man...

  79. Sepp Blatter speech

    Fifa Congress

    We've found a translator...

    "Now you are giving me this opportunity to be with you, here. I have an opportunity now to tell you, thank you. Thank you for following the development of Fifa which started 40 years ago."

    He's thanking a lot of people at the moment. It's like an Oscar acceptance speech.

  80. Sepp Blatter speech

    Fifa Congress

    Sepp Blatter

    Sepp Blatter is up. Pin drop silence in the arena...

    Ah, he's speaking in French. Bear with us. Je suis confus...

  81. Prince Ali speech

    Fifa Congress

    "I ask you for the honour of your confidence in me. I humbly ask you for your vote. I ask you to listen to your conscience."

    Prince Ali wants to hold hands and take Fifa forward. So sweet.

    And with five minutes to spare, he makes his way off stage.

  82. Prince Ali speech

    Fifa Congress

    "I give you my word I will honour the game, without interference."

    Prince Ali giving the spiel about having honour, "making dreams a reality".

    He thanks Michael van Praag and Luis Figo, who have supported him and pulled out of the race for the presidency.

  83. Prince Ali speech

    Fifa Congress

    Runny nose alert. Someone get Prince Ali a tissue please.

  84. Prince Ali speech

    Fifa Congress

    Prince Ali

    Prince Ali: "Nothing in life exists without hope. Even the darkest night can be broken with a new dawn.

    "We want transparency, inclusiveness and accountability. Everyone pulling in the same direction for the good of Fifa and football.

    "Today is about taken the first step to change. We must show the world the Fifa family is committed to the game.

    "We stand here today at a crossroads for football and a strong leader is needed to fix the mess we are in. I will stand as that."

    Does anyone else think Prince Ali sounds like a Church of England minister delivering a sermon?

  85. Live coverage

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    You can follow the election live on the BBC News Channel by clicking the play button somewhere above this entry...

  86. Prince Ali speech

    Fifa Congress

    Prince Ali is up on stage.Here he goes:

    "It is an incredible honour to stand as a candidate. Everything is at stake for the game, for the world.

    "We are guardians of the game, a game that is cherished by the world. A game that can unite and heal. About men and women who give their all and who inspire the youth."

    The former Sandhurst student is speaking in superb English, by the way.

  87. In for the long haul

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    Valcke

    Snuggle up peeps...

    "Take your seats. It's a long process," says Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke.

    The Scottish FA's chief Stewart Regan has tweeted #bbcsportsday to warn it will take up to three hours should it go to a second ballot.

  88. Blatter to retain Asian support?

    Fifa presidential election

    Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah

    Is this an indication that Sepp Blatter will retain his role as president of Fifa?

    Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who basically calls the tune in the Asian confederation, has been speaking to Reuters about Blatter.

    "FIFA should have a leader with a lot of experience," the FIFA executive committee member said.

  89. Arsenal's road to the final

    FA Cup final

    Alexis Sanchez

    As Arsenal prepare to face Aston Villa in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back at the Gunners' route to the final.

    Starting with a repeat of last season's final victory against Hull, Arsenal saw off Brighton, Middlesbrough and Manchester United before their extra-time semi-final victory over Reading.

    Click here to view the video

  90. Headingley update

    Cricket

    Ross Taylor has just gifted England their third wicket in the second Test at Headingley, offering no stroke to a straight, full ball from Stuart Broad. New Zealand are 68-3.

    Follow the game live here.

  91. Get Involved

    #bbcsportday

    Evo Hashtagger in Warsaw, Poland: People are simply either unfair or outright stupid in their judgements. Blatter, a self-made king of Fifa, has made it into one of the most prosperous organisations globally, something few would have bet on 20 years ago.

    His challenger is a son of the king, someone who has never achieved anything in life. Sport is the only area of life where there is democracy. Keep politics out of it.

  92. Fifa fun

    Fifa Congress

    In the break, Fifa have organised the playing of some sweet, swing tunes, although I can't see any delegates - or Sepp Blatter himself - grabbing a partner for a dance on the stage.

    They will reconvene shortly.

  93. Headingley update

    Cricket

    Headingley

    New Zealand are battling back after losing two early wickets against England in the second Test at Headingley. Tom Latham is 38 not out, with Ross Taylor unbeaten on 16. The total has moved to 64-2 following a flurry of boundaries.

    You can follow the game here.

  94. Irish Open latest

    Golf

    Padraig Harrington at the Irish Open

    Padraig Harrington had a two-shot lead in the Irish Open earlier today. He is now two shots off the lead following a +2 round of 73. Scotland's Richie Ramsey and Austria's Bernd Wiesberger share the clubhouse lead on -4, with Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen a shot better off and still out on the course.

  95. World Have Your Say

    Fifa presidential election

    World Have Your Say

    World Have Your Say is now live on the BBC World Service and today they are asking their guests whether or not Sepp Blatter is the right man to lead Fifa.

  96. Interval

    Fifa Congress

    Toot toot. Jerome Valcke has blown his whistle and called a 10-minute break, before the commencement of Item 17 in the Fifa Congress... the election.

  97. Get involved

    #bbcsportsday

    Gordon Braid: Blatter looks like an old delusional man who is wandering around not knowing what is going on around him. He reminds me of patients I used to see in the psychiatric hospitals I worked in.

    Gavin Williams: Fifa has been stagnant and corrupt for years only in a totalitarian society would any leader have lasted so many elections. Blatter at 79 is past it and offers nothing to the future of the game. Prince Ali is fresh and could bring in a refreshed out look.

  98. Fifa incomings

    Fifa Congress

    The new members of Fifa executive committee members are heading on stage to receive a brown envelo... sorry, a medal.

    This includes FA vice-chairman David Gill, who tries to get away from Sepp Blatter as quickly as possible, but is called back for a hugely awkward picture.

    It could be a short-lived stay in the position for Gill, who has said he will resign should Blatter be re-elected.

  99. Fifa outgoings

    Fifa Congress

    The Fifa executive committee members who are leaving are now on stage shaking Sepp Blatter's hand and receiving a pennant from the president.

    It included a respectful - if brief - handshake between Blatter and his rival for the top job Prince Ali.

    Fifa secretary general Jerome Valke is MC-ing this caper, incidentally. He's not exactly enthusing the audience.

  100. Wenger in awe of Wembley as a child

    FA Cup final

    Arsene Wenger

    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger tells Gabby Logan he has been watching Wembley FA Cup finals in awe since he was nine-years-old.

    The Gunners boss admits it was the spirit of English football that attracted him to the game and believes the FA Cup plays a bit part in that for fans.

    Wenger describes the "stunning pitch" and the brilliant white ball as being vivid in his first memories of the famous cup final.

    Click here to watch the video

  101. What happens next?

    Fifa Congress

    Just to keep you appraised with what's going on in Zurich...

    It appears the Fifa Congress is running late and still have to introduce the new members of the Executive Committee - including the FA's David Gill - before getting to the election.

    Even then, though, there could be more interventions from the floor and both Sepp Blatter and Prince Ali are entitled to address the hall for 15 minutes before the voting actually begins.

    And there's always the chance they could halt proceedings at any time for a leisurely drink and some canapes.

  102. Heysel - 30 years on

    Football

    Ian Rush twitter

    Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush played in the 1985 European Cup final at Heysel Stadium, which will forever be remembered for the death of 39 Juventus supporters.

  103. 'Grealish could be Villa hero'

    FA Cup final

    Jack Grealish

    BBC football expert Pat Nevin examines Aston Villa's chances in Saturday's FA Cup final, and believes teenager Jack Grealish could be pivotal for the Villains.

    Grealish has flourished under manager Tim Sherwood, and Nevin believes the 19-year-old's composure and decision-making will be key if the midlands club are to stand any chance of beating holders Arsenal.

    Click here to view the video

  104. Radwanska to play at Nottingham Open

    Tennis

    Radwanska

    Former world number two and 2012 Wimbledon finalist Agnieszka Radwanska will compete at Nottingham's inaugural WTA event in June.

    The 26-year-old, who lost in the first round of the French Open on Monday, has won 14 career WTA singles titles.

    "It is special to be a part of this tournament in its first year," said the Polish world number 14. "My best results have come on grass in Britain.

    "Hopefully this will be the preparation I need going into Wimbledon."

  105. Unfortunate choice of words

    Fifa Congress

    Daily Telegraph football correspondent Henry Winter tweets: "Debate over Palestine/Israel at Fifa Congress. 'Where is our lawyer?' shouts Sepp Blatter. Probably not the first time he's shouted that recently."

  106. Brownlee brothers go head-to-head

    Triathlon

    Brownlee brothers

    Alistair Brownlee says "the fittest, fastest person will win" as he races against brother Jonathan Brownlee for the first time this season at the World Triathlon Series in London.

    The brothers go head-to-head after victories for younger brother Jonathan in Auckland and the Gold Coast, whilst Olympic champion Alistair took a stunning win in Cape Town.

    Click here to watch the video

  107. 'Cazorla the danger man'

    FA Cup final

    Santi Cazorla

    BBC football expert Pat Nevin analyses Arsenal's chances in Saturday's FA Cup final against Aston Villa at Wembley, and explains why midfielder Santi Cazorla could be the Gunners' key man.

    Nevin believes the Spaniard's positioning, skill and intelligence will be crucial if Arsenal are to retain the trophy they won 12 months ago with victory over Hull.

    Click here to view the video

  108. Magic Weekend heads to Newcastle

    Rugby League

    Magic Weekend

    The Super League's Magic Weekend heads to Newcastle with all 12-top flight clubs facing each other at St James' Park.

    Various team captains look ahead to the the fixtures which see Wigan face Leeds, the Hull derby and St Helens against Warrington among the games.

    Click here to view the video

  109. Successful return for Treve

    Horse Racing

    Cornelius Lysaght

    BBC horse racing correspondent

    Treve, the French-trained two-time winner of flat racing's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, has made a successful return to the track when running away with the Prix Corrida at Saint Cloud in France.

  110. Palestine drop suspension proposal

    Fifa Congress

    Latest news from the Fifa Congress: The Palestinian FA president confirms he is dropping a proposal at Fifa congress to suspend Israel from international football.

  111. Ramsey dismisses Barcelona rumours

    Football

    Aaron Ramsey

    Aaron Ramsey has dismissed rumours linking him with a £50m move from Arsenal to Spanish giants Barcelona.

    Barcelona have reportedly scouted the 24-year-old Wales midfielder several times this season, even though they are under a transfer ban until 2016.

    But Ramsey, who has four years left on his Arsenal contract, was cool when asked if a move would appeal to him.

    "No, not at this time. I'm focusing on the FA Cup so that's what appeals to me at this moment in time," Ramsey said.

    Click here to read the full piece

  112. What leads to hiring and firing?

    Football

    Manager's chart

    The news that manager sackings have reached a 13-year high prompted our man Alistair Magowan to investigate whether all the firing is down to plain bad hiring.

    Southampton's Les Reed and former Liverpool and Tottenham director of football Damien Comolli offer insight.

    Click here to read the full piece

  113. Scottish Cup final build up

    Falkirk v Inverness CT (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Falkirk and Inverness meet at Hampden on Saturday but how did these two relatively unheralded teams reach the Scottish Cup final? Watch this clip to find out...

  114. Who scored the best goal in an FA Cup final?

    Football

    Ricky Villa scores in the 1981 FA Cup final

    Ricky Villa? Norman Whiteside? Stuart Pearce? Steven Gerrard? All have scored cracking FA Cup final goals. But which was the best?

    Ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final showdown between Arsenal and Aston Villa, which will be shown live on the BBC, we wanted you to let us know which is your favourite final goal.

    To find out which were included in the top 10, which were omitted, and which came out on top, click here.

  115. McIlroy searches for spark

    Irish Open

    Rory McIlroy has started his second round at the Irish Open, with the world number one attempting to repair the damage caused by an opening round 80.

    The Northern Irishman is level par for his round after three holes and sits nine over, with the projected cut currently at four over.

  116. Stay safe in Zurich

    Fifa Congress

    Richard Conway

    BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

    Fifa congress

    Welcome to Fifa Congress 2015.

  117. Prince William nervous ahead of final

    FA Cup final

    Prince William

    Aston Villa fan Prince William says he is starting to feel the nerves ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final with Arsenal.

    The Duke of Cambridge, who is also the FA president, will be at Wembley to watch the game and present the trophy to the winning side.

    In an interview with Gary Lineker for Football Focus, Prince William, 32, said: "I'm nervous now. I'm terrified."

    Prince William also spoke of his hopes Prince George and Princess Charlotte will grow up to be Aston Villa fans.

    Click here to read the full interview

  118. Kell Brook v Frankie Gavin

    IBF welterweight title fight

    Kell Brook (left) and Frankie Gavin (right)

    Defending champion Kell Brook weighs in at 10st 6lb 4ozs, while opponent Frankie Gavin comes in slightly heavier at 10st 6lbs 9ozs.

    "I am not making this a boring fight," said Brook. "I am going to be explosive, to seek and destroy. I am looking to take heads off.

    "Top of the bill at the O2, I am getting where I want to be and looking to excel in this game."

  119. Another one down

    Cricket

    Jimmy Anderson celebrates

    Jimmy Anderson is on a roll, already closing in on 500 Test wickets for England. Kane Williamson goes quacking off and New Zealand are 2-2.

    Follow live text of that match here

  120. Question of Sport teaser

    FA Cup final

    Eric Cantona (right) scores in the FA Cup final against Liverpool in 1996

    We asked which six players, between 1990 and 2014, have scored in more than one FA Cup final.

    The answers? Eric Cantona, Roberto Di Matteo, Didier Drogba, Mark Hughes, Freddie Ljungberg and Ian Wright.

  121. Can members abstain?

    Fifa presidential election

    Fifa

    Throughout today we have been giving you all the info you need to know about the Fifa presidential election. Up next: can members abstain?

    Yes - and six states did so during the last presidential election in 2011. One of them, the English FA, did so after Sepp Blatter's only rival, Mohammed bin Hammam, pulled out days before the election after being suspended over bribery allegations.

    Blatter was re-elected after receiving 186 of the 203 votes cast.

  122. Anderson makes history

    Cricket

    And there it is, the 400th Test wicket for England bowler Jimmy Anderson. He removes New Zealand opener Martin Guptill for a duck and the Kiwis fall 2-1.

    Follow live text of that match here

  123. Weigh in

    Boxing

    Kevin Johnson, booed by the fans at the O2 Arena, weighs in at 16st 1lb, while undefeated British opponent Anthony Joshua comes in heavier at 17st 10lbs.

    "He put his hand on my heart and says he can feel it," said Joshua. "He is confident but it gives me the opportunity to break him down and show what I am made of.

    "I am not fazed by it. I want to punch his head and get the victory."

  124. 'Joshua is a big baby'

    Boxing

    Anthony Joshua (left) and Kevin Johnson (right)

    "He's nothing but a grown man in a diaper - I will expose that to the world."

    That is American Kevin Johnson there, talking about British heavyweight Anthony Joshua. He is welcome to say that. We wouldn't dare. He is the one on the left in the photo above. Seriously, look at the size of him!

    The two will meet in London on Saturday with Joshua looking to extend his record of 12 knock-out wins from 12 fights.

  125. Play at Headingley!

    Cricket

    Make your mind up, weather. A bit of drizzle leads to the covers coming back on at Headingley but before they've even been fully wheeled out, the sun is back out and the groundsmen flip into reverse.

    Out come the umpires, followed by the players. England v New Zealand. Second Test. Game on.

  126. Woodward announcement on Sunday?

    Rugby Union

    Chris Jones

    BBC Radio 5 live rugby reporter

    "Away from Dylan Hartley, am told FFR will be announcing their new head coach on Sunday."

    Reports in the French press earlier this month suggested former England coach Sir Clive Woodward is in contention to replace Philippe Saint-Andre as the French Rugby Federation's head coach.

  127. Pro 12 final

    Glasgow Warriors v Munster (Sat, 18:30 BST)

    Gregor Townsend

    Captains Al Kellock and Peter O'Mahony drop out their respective starting line-ups for Saturday's Pro12 final between Glasgow Warriors and Munster.

    Kellock is on the Glasgow bench, while DTH van der Merwe's winning try in the semi-final win over Ulster last Saturday earns the winger a start ahead of Niko Matawalu. Rob Harley and Dougie Hall return to the pack.

    O'Mahony and scrum-half Conor Murray miss out for Munster through injury. But Simon Zebo has been passed fit to play in Belfast following concussion.

    Coverage of the match will be live on the BBC Red Button and the BBC Sport website.

  128. The Friday Sports Panel

    BBC Radio 5 live

    The show has just got underway with Eleanor Oldroyd and her guests from the world of squash (Laura Massaro), athletics (Christian Malcolm) and cricket (James Taylor).

    Listen live here.

  129. How will members vote?

    Fifa presidential election

    Depends how today's lobbying goes...

    The ballot is secret but many of the six confederations, in which member states are grouped, have already declared.

    • Europe (53 associations) will vote for Prince Ali
    • Africa (54 members) will back Sepp Blatter
    • Asia (46 voters) will do likewise
    Voting

    Blatter has also traditionally enjoyed support from the North American federation, Concacaf, whose president, Jeffrey Webb, was among those arrested on Thursday. It is not yet known how members in South America and Oceania plan to vote.

  130. Get involved at #bbcsportsday

    Football

    Vitor Silva from Sao Paulo, Brazil: Football here has been affected by corruption for many years. What is so sad is this corruption off the pitch has been reflected on the pitch now, with bad matches, clubs without money and many other problems.

    Magala Daniel in Kampala, Uganda: Let's support America and the West in rescuing our football from Russia. Shame upon Africans for easily forgetting how Russians treat us in their teams.

    Pierre Chamoun in Lebanon: If it was a government caught in a corruption case, heads would roll. For years Blatter alone was responsible for where this organisation is today and is still allowed to be defiant in the face of justice.

  131. England can emulate Big Bash - Arafat

    Cricket

    Yasir Arafat

    Speaking of cricket, Hampshire and Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat says England's T20 Blast competition can emulate the success of Australia's Big Bash equivalent by reducing the number of teams involved.

    The 33-year-old, who is set to play his 200th career T20 match when Hampshire take on Glamorgan on Friday, hit the winning run in this year's Big Bash final for Perth.

    All 18 county sides play in the T20 Blast, while just eight teams take part in Australia's twenty-over version.

    "I think it's exceptional. They've got less teams but they televise every game," Arafat told BBC Radio Solent.

  132. England win the toss and will bowl

    Cricket

    England have won the toss at Headingley and Alastair Cook has opted to bowl first. England are unchanged from the side that beat New Zealand in the first Test.

    Play will start in about 30 minutes time and you can follow all the action here.

  133. Blatter should go - Cameron

    Fifa presidential election

    Sepp Blatter (left) and David Cameron (right)

    Prime Minister David Cameron has waded into the debate over Fifa by calling for president Sepp Blatter to resign, saying "the sooner that happens the better".

    He added: "In my view, he should go. You can't have accusations of corruption at this level and on this scale in this organisation and pretend the person currently leading it is the right person to take it forward.

    "That can't be the case. Frankly what we have seen is the ugly side of the beautiful game."

  134. Play soon at Headingley

    Cricket

    Joe Root at Headingley

    Looks like we're going to get some cricket at Headingley, where England are facing New Zealand in the second Test. After a morning of rain in Leeds, the skies have brightened considerably and we will be getting a toss at 13:00 BSt with a view to the game starting 30 minutes later.

    You can follow the game via our live text commentary or on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.

  135. Murray through in doubles

    French Open

    Jamie Murray talks tactics with his partner John Peers

    An early update from Roland Garros, where Britain's Jamie Murray and Australian partner John Peers have eased into the third round of the men's doubles with a win over Santiago Giraldo and Dusan Lajovic.

  136. The African connection

    Fifa presidential election

    Sepp Blatter

    Sepp Blatter's powerbase is in Africa, but why? Zambian journalist Kennedy Gondwe explains to BBC World Service.

    "Sepp Blatter is at least a person who has done or has been able to deliver on a number of things he has promised Africa," Gondwe told Outside Source. "He has come to understand what Africans need. Sometimes what is viewed as corruption in Europe is not exactly corruption here in Africa.

    "As far as an African is concerned, it's Sepp Blatter who's given them the World Cup. An African is going to ask: "what if Sepp Blatter goes? Am I still going to have these same privileges?"'

  137. All clear

    Fifa Congress

    Richard Conway

    BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

    Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke says: "A bomb threat was received. In consultation with authorities we decided to search the room. The premises have been cleared by authorities and we can start again."

    The media centre was, of course, not evacuated...

  138. Serious Fraud office confirm Fifa probe

    Fifa Congress

    Fifa headquarters

    The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) says it is actively assessing "material in its possession" relating to Fifa corruption allegations.

    It said its probe had been ongoing for months, before the US Justice Department indictments against 14 people for racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy.

  139. Who can vote?

    Fifa presidential election

    Throughout today we will talk you through the process of the Fifa presidential election. Earlier, we told you how the vote works. Now, we tell you who can vote...

    Each of the 209 associations have an equal vote - so Montserrat, a British territory in the Caribbean with 4,900 residents, has the same voice as India, that has a population of more than 1.2bn people.

  140. Back in the building

    Fifa Congress

    Richard Conway

    BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

    Now, about that bomb threat...

    "Fifa congress is to reconvene at 12:30 BST following the reported bomb threat. Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke is to make comments and explain the threat when they restart."

  141. The US line on Blatter

    Football

    Sunil Gulati

    Sorry, I do apologise. We've not had a Fifa update for half an hour. Here you are:

    US Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati says is joining the bid to oust embattled Fifa president Sepp Blatter.

    Gulati is a member of Fifa's powerful executive committee and is in Zurich congress. "U.S. Soccer will vote for Prince Ali bin Al Hussein for next president of Fifa," Gulati tweeted. "This is a vote for good governance & promise for our game."

  142. Lawro's Cup final prediction

    FA Cup final

    FA Cup trophy

    Olivier Giroud up front for Arsenal, Christian Benteke is the key for Villa and it should be an open game. This is just a snap-shot of Mark Lawrenson's thoughts ahead of this weekend's FA Cup final at Wembley.

    To read more and to get Lawro's all-important prediction, read here.

  143. Headingley update

    Cricket

    Fans at Headingley

    Better news from Headingley. There is going to be a pitch inspection at 12:45 BST, with a view to getting the second Test between England and New Zealand under way as soon as possible.

    For all the latest, have a read of the dedicated live text page

  144. Hartley will not appeal ban

    Rugby Union

    Dylan Hartley

    Dylan Hartley will not appeal the four-week suspension handed to him for headbutting Saracens' Jamie George, a ban that rules him out of England's opening game of the Rugby World Cup against Fiji on 18 September.

    In a delightful twist, George has replaced Hartley in the national squad.

    In an RFU statement, England head coach Stuart Lancaster said: "We are obviously very disappointed with the situation Dylan has put himself in. I have spoken to him and he knows he has let himself and everyone down. He will not be considered until the suspension is served."

  145. The maths behind an FA Cup final

    Football

    Wembley

    The FA Cup final is all about raw, unchecked passion, right? There's no room for cold stats and numbers when the world's oldest club competition is there for the winning, surely? Well, think again. And then dive head first into the maths behind an FA Cup final, our fantastic iWonder guide to Saturday's showdown between Arsenal and Aston Villa.

    Where else can you find factual treats such as there being one toilet for every 34 people in a sold-out Wembley and that four underground trains can fit inside the stadium's arch?

  146. Griffin brothers to play despite dad's death

    Rugby League

    Salford's Griffin brothers could play alongside each other for the first time despite the death of their father this week.

    Darrell, 33, Josh, 25, and George, 22, made themselves available for the Magic Weekend game against Widnes on Saturday being played in Newcastle.

    They played in a friendly but have not yet played together for the first team.

    "Me and my brothers have put our hands up this week to play in memory of him," Josh Griffin wrote on Twitter.

    Read the full story here

  147. More trouble?

    Fifa Congress

    Here is the latest from Zurich...

    Dan Roan
  148. Stoke release three

    Football

    Wilson Palacios

    Stoke have announced that they have released midfielder Wilson Palacios, defender Andy Wilkinson and goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen.

    Palacios is the highest-profile player to depart, the Honduran having signed from Tottenham for £6m in 2011, but starting just 14 league games since. Sorenson is retiring and he will mark this by cycling 4,000 miles across the United States for charity.

    The Dane, who is 39 in June, tweeted about ride, saying: "I decided last summer, coming into my last year Stoke City, that this would be the right time in my career to give something back.

    "I will be cycling 4000 miles across America in aid of sick children and live out a life long dream."

  149. Mixed second round for Harrington

    Golf

    Padraig Harrington

    It all started so well for Padraig Harrington this morning in the Irish Open as he recorded two birdies on the front nine of his second round to lead by two shots. However, since then, he has gone bogey, double-bogey, bogey on his 11th, 12th and 13th hole to return to -3 overall and a share of the lead with Austrian Bernd Wiesberger and Germany's Maximilian Kieffer.

    England's Danny Willett is one of four players a shot further back on -2.

  150. Rosenior's open letter to Hull fans

    Football

    Liam Rosenior

    Hull City released six players yesterday following their relegation from the Premier League. Among them was defender Liam Rosenior, who has since written an open letter to Tigers fans thanking them for their support.

    In it, he describes his time at the club as "an unbelievable journey", thanks the club's owners, the Allam family, and his team-mates and adds: "I would also like to apologise to you all at our failure to stay in the Premier League this season. I can guarantee you that all of the players gave everything and we were inconsolable in relegation."

  151. Post update

    Iain Carter

    BBC Sport

    Padraig Harrington

    Walked a few holes with Padraig Harrington and was like old days - he was bouncing along. Walked in and he's gone bogey, double, bogey #notmyfault

  152. Guscott previews Premiership final

    Rugby Union

    George Ford and Owen Farrell

    Where will Saturday's Premiership final between Bath and Saracens be won and lost?

    Former England international and BBC Sport pundit Jeremy Guscott previews the Twickenham showpiece, with the influence of England duo George Ford and Owen Farrell on their respective club sides high on the agenda.

    Follow live text commentary of the Premiership final on the BBC Sport website from 12:30 BST tomorrow, including a Q&A with Jeremy before kick-off.

  153. Question of Sport teaser

    #bbcsportsday

    Right, today's question is this... between 1990 and 2014, which six players have scored in more than one FA Cup final? And, no, penalty shootouts don't count.

  154. Headingley update

    Cricket

    Headingley

    Test Match Special on Twitter: Word from the middle is that lunch will be taking early at 12:30 BST. An inspection will take place once the covers are off (they're very much on).

  155. Hartley to miss World Cup

    Rugby Union

    Dylan Hartley

    News coming in that Dylan Hartley will be dropped from England's World Cup squad.

    The hooker was given a four-week ban for a headbutt, meaning he would miss the first game of the tournament, but it seems head coach Stuart Lancaster will not be selecting him now.

  156. Watermelons and coconuts

    Football

    Watermelon

    Important news is coming out of Tottenham's post-season tour to Australia...

    When asked during a supporters' Q&A which fruit they would be and why, chairman Daniel Levy said: "A watermelon because it's thick skinned and I need that in this job."

    Head coach Mauricio Pochettino added: "I would be a coconut because I am tough outside, sweet inside and very healthy."

  157. The role of a coach

    Cricket

    Paul Farbrace

    Cricket analyst Simon Hughes talks to England assistant coach Paul Farbrace about what makes a good cricket coach and the mind-set of an international test player.

    Fabrace will continue in his role after Trevor Bayliss was appointed as the first Australian to coach England after the sacking of Peter Moores in early May.

    Bayliss led Sri Lanka from 2007-2011, took temporary charge of Australia for their Twenty20 series in South Africa in 2014 and has coached Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.

    Click here to watch the interview

  158. Frampton secures deal with Al Haymon

    Boxing

    Carl Frampton

    Carl Frampton hopes to secure a series of major fights on the back of an agreement reached between his team and leading American promoter Al Haymon.

    Cyclone Promotions have said that Haymon will work as an adviser to Frampton, 28, who will still be managed by ex-world champion Barry McGuigan.

    "I am very happy to have signed with Al Haymon," said Belfast's IBF world super-bantamweight champion.

    "He has been the catalyst to securing the biggest fights in recent years."

    Click here to read the full story

  159. FC United open new ground

    Football

    FC United

    BBC Sport's Simon Stone: Events in Zurich may be grabbing worldwide attention but it is also a significant day in East Manchester.

    Ten years after they were formed in protest at the Glazer family ownership of Manchester United and the general commercialisation of the game, FC United of Manchester open their new home at Broadhurst Park.

    A sell-out 4,000 crowd will be in attendance at their self-funded stadium, which includes a terrace bought from Northwich when their neighbours went bust.

    The opposition is symbolic too. Portuguese giants Benfica, coming to England exactly 47 years after Manchester United beat them at Wembley to become the first English team to win the European Cup (see 10:45 BST).

  160. Jones extends Dragons deal

    Rugby Union

    Rugby news now and Newport Gwent Dragons rugby director Lyn Jones has agreed a new two-year deal with the Welsh region.

    Lyn Jones

    Jones arrived at the Dragons from London Welsh two years ago, with the highlight of this season's campaign being a European Challenge Cup semi-final appearance.

    "The first two years have been about change, but the next two will be about regaining respect in the world of rugby through consistent performances and results," said Jones.

  161. Post update

    Michael Vaughan

    BBC Test Match Special

    Michael Vaughan

    Only at Headingley can you bump into the Jamaican bobsleigh team...

  162. How does the vote work?

    Fifa presidential election

    Ballot box

    It will be a secret ballot, and all Fifa's 209 member states have a vote each. Members vote in alphabetical order, so it'll be a while before we have an outcome.

    If either of the candidates wins two-thirds of the vote in the first round - a total of 140 votes if everyone takes part - then he wins.

    If there is no outright winner at that stage, a candidate would need to win only a straight majority in a second round of voting.

  163. Headingley update

    Cricket

    Headingley

    If you are heading to Headingley this morning you might want to take a mop with you. The rain has ensured there is going to be a delayed start to the second Test between England and New Zealand. But there is good news...

    Test Match Special on Twitter: Latest from BBC Weather. Rain expected to stop around 1230. Sunny spells this afternoon with just a possible shower. Good news!

  164. Fifa presidential election

    Get involved at #bbcsportsday

    Stepan Benyovszky: Warner's speech is an indication of the mood amongst "third-world" delegates. They like the current Fifa. Blatter will stay.

    Duncan Bown: Vote Blatter and then Uefa can leave Fifa. So the World Cup would not be the World Cup without the Europeans!!

    Let us know your take via #bbcsportsday, text 81111 (UK users only) or post on BBC Sport Facebook.

  165. What do the two candidates stand for?

    Fifa presidential election

    According to Sepp Blatter's profile on the Fifa website, "his key messages and aspirations are credibility, transparency and fair play". His philosophy, it says, is: "Football for all, all for football."

    Prince Ali says he would aim "to shift the focus away from administrative controversy and back to sport", to make Fifa more transparent and distribute earnings more equally.

  166. England milestones await

    Cricket

    Jimmy Anderson (left) and Alastair Cook (right)

    Two members of the England cricket team will be waiting eagerly for the result of the toss. Captain Alastair Cook requires just 32 runs to overhaul mentor Graham Gooch as England's all-time Test run-scorer, while bowler James Anderson's first scalp of the match will make him the first Englishman to reach 400 Test wickets.

    No sign of that toss happening yet, but you can get all the news as it happens via Test match Special, which is now live on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, and our live text commentary, which you can find here.

  167. On this day

    Football

    Bobby Charlton

    In 1968, Bobby Charlton scored twice at Wembley as Manchester United beat Benfica 4-1 after extra-time to become the first English winners of the European Cup.

  168. Who is Prince Ali?

    Fifa presidential election

    Prince Ali bin al-Hussein

    That's Prince Ali bin al-Hussein to you, thanks very much. He's 39 years old and has been president of Jordanian football since 2009 - where his achievements include successfully championing the lifting of Fifa's ban on the hijab in women's football.

    He's the son of the late King Hussein and the late Queen Alia, who died in a helicopter crash in 1977. He attended Sandhurst military academy before joining his country's armed forces. He is the brother-in-law of leading racehorse owner Sheikh Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai.

    Prince Ali says his candidacy is motivated by the desire "to shift the focus away from administrative controversy and back to sport". Uefa president Michel Platini knows him well and says he "has all the credibility required to hold high office".

  169. Federer and Sharapova take centre stage

    Tennis

    Piers Newbery

    BBC Sport at Roland Garros

    Roger Federer

    It looks set to be another rain-free day at Roland Garros as Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova take centre stage in round three.

    Federer plays Damir Dzumhur at around 12:00 BST, with Sharapova then taking on Sam Stosur in a potential cracker. That match will be live on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.

  170. 'Uefa could boycott World Cups'

    Fifa presidential election

    Stewart Regan

    European football associations could boycott future World Cups if Sepp Blatter is returned as Fifa president, according to the Scottish FA.

    SFA chief executive Stewart Regan says it is one of the options being considered by Uefa, Europe's governing body, should Blatter win Friday's vote.

    "There could, of course, be a rival body," Regan told BBC Scotland.

    "There could be threats of not participating in competitions. There are a number of options."

    Click here to read the full story

  171. How will Jessica Ennis-Hill fare on comeback?

    Athletics

    Ennis-Hill

    It has been a long wait. Jessica Ennis-Hill last competed in the heptathlon on that giddy Saturday evening at London's Olympic Stadium in 2012.

    Nearly three years on, the Olympic champion is stepping back into the fray, making her heptathlon return in the prestigious Hypo-Meeting in Gotzis this weekend.

    But what should we expect from her and why is a small town in Austria so special for the world's best female multi-eventers?

    Click here to read the full piece

  172. Who is Sepp Blatter?

    Fifa presidential election

    Sepp Blatter

    A charmer, an emperor, a great actor. A visionary with an inferiority complex. Fifa president Sepp Blatter - by those who know him.

    Blatter is adamant he is still the best man to take football's scandal-stained world governing body forward, attempting to win a fifth term as Fifa president in Friday's election, in defiance of the deafening calls for him to quit.

    But what is the story behind the 79-year-old Swiss?

    Click here to read the piece

  173. Warner comes out fighting

    Fifa presidential election

    Jack Warner

    Former Fifa vice president Jack Warner left a Trinidad jail by ambulance on Thursday, a day after he was charged in a US corruption case that has led to the arrests of more than a dozen international soccer officials and businessmen.

    The 72-year-old Warner complained of exhaustion and was not able to face questions from reporters gathered for several hours outside the jail.

    But a short while later, he gave a defiant speech before a crowd of raucous supporters in the district he represents as an opposition member of Parliament.

    "If I have been thieving Fifa money for 30 years, who gave me the money? How come he is not charged? Why have only persons from Third World countries been charged?'' Warner said.

  174. Test Match Special

    Cricket

    Headingley

    Test Match Special will be on air on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra at 10:25 BST. It looks unlikely that there will be any cricket until lunch due to rain, but there will be plenty of entertainment to fill the void.

  175. Between the lines

    Fifa Congress

    Richard Conway

    BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

    Fifa president Sepp Blatter on decision to award Russia and Qatar the 2018 and 2022 World Cups: "If two other countries had emerged from the envelope, I think we would not have these problems today."

    The subtext? The USA and UK are sore losers over losing World Cup hosting rights. Is Blatter effectively alluding to a conspiracy against him and Fifa?

  176. Hodgson out?

    Football

    Roy Hodgson

    England manager Roy Hodgson says he could end his tenure after Euro 2016 if he does not feel "wanted".

    The 67-year-old, who signed a four-year contract in May 2012, stayed in his job despite his side failing to win a game at the 2014 World Cup.

    But since then England are unbeaten in eight matches and top their Euro 2016 qualifying group with a 100% record.

    "It's tempting to think that one could stay longer, but it has got to be wanted," said Hodgson.

  177. Morgan welcomes Bayliss appointment

    Cricket

    Eoin Morgan playing for Kolkata Knight Riders

    The second Test between England and New Zealand gets under way at 11:00 BST, or at least it should depending on if the weather scales itself back from apocalyptic before then.

    England's win at Lord's last week gives them a 1-0 lead heading into the contest and, along with the appointment of a new coach, a newly-instilled optimism for the future.

    National limited overs captain Eoin Morgan has joined the chorus of voices hailing the arrival of that aforementioned coach Trevor Bayliss, who coached the 28-year-old at Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.

    "He keeps things relatively simple and doesn't overcomplicate the game," said Morgan. "His approach mirrors my line of thinking and I'm really looking forward to seeing him again."

  178. 'Deluded, rambling, irrelevant...'

    Fifa Congress

    The Times' chief football correspondent Oliver Kay tweets his response to Sepp Blatter's presidential address: "That was possibly the worst speech I've ever heard. 22 mins of deluded, rambling, irrelevant, self-serving Blatter blather. ***APPLAUSE***"

  179. Happy birthday

    Jean van de Velde

    Remember this? Jean van de Velde wading through the Barry Burn in a forlorn attempt to prevent the Open Championship slipping from his grasp in 1999. Well the Frenchman, who spurned a three-shot lead that day and allowed Paul Lawrie to become a major champion, turns 49 today.

    Also celebrating are former Chelsea player and manager Roberto Di Matteo (45), Zenit St Petersburg's former Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin (34), horse racing trainer Martin Pipe (70) and New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (31).

  180. Blatter's presidential address

    Fifa Congress

    Sepp Blatter

    Sepp Blatter: "It is not good for all this to come out two days before the presidential election. I am not going to use the word 'coincidence' but I do have a question mark over it. This brings responsibility and needs action across all levels."

  181. All present and correct

    Fifa Congress

    Sky News' Paul Kelso is reporting that all 209 Fifa member associations are represented at the Congress.

    Why does that matter? Well, it appeared Brazil would not be there after reports from the country that Marco Polo Del Nero, the president of the Brazilian football federation, had fled Zurich after the arrest of executive committee member Jose Maria Marin.

    This means four of the 25 FIFA executive committee members may be absent from Saturday's meeting: Jeffrey Webb from Cayman Islands and Eduardo Li from Costa Rica are under arrest, while England's David Gill has announced he will refuse to attend if Blatter is re-elected for a fifth term.

  182. Blatter's presidential address

    Fifa Congress

    Sepp Blatter: "We are at a turning point and we need to pull together and move forward.

    "There are 209 members and with their families and friends, we reach 1.6 billion people. If we consider that the biggest country on Earth is China with 1.3 billion people, we are a very popular entity.

    "Outside the pitch, there are no limits, there are no referees. So who needs to supervise the situation? We have a reform programme which was launched four years ago and we set up a disciplinary committee."

  183. Blatter's presidential address

    Fifa Congress

    Sepp Blatter

    Sepp Blatter: "My address will be different than before. I will address what has happened and look at how we can go forward.

    "We are going through troubled times, events that have thrown a shadow across Fifa and Congress. Lets try to lift that shadow and our spirits.

    "We cannot let the reputation of Fifa get dragged through the mud. Individuals are responsible for this, not the entire organisation."

  184. Blatter's presidential address

    Fifa Congress

    Sepp Blatter has clambered to his feet again and is now making his presidential address...

  185. Liverpool's Clyne bid rejected

    Football

    Phil McNulty

    BBC chief football writer

    Liverpool have had a £10m bid for England right-back Nathaniel Clyne rejected by Southampton.

    The Anfield club are expected to return with an improved off for the 24-year-old, who has one year left on his contract at St Mary's and has previously attracted interest from Manchester United.

    The Reds are also pursuing deals for Burnley striker Danny Ings and Manchester City midfielder James Milner.

  186. Motherwell take control

    Scottish Premiership play-off final

    Motherwell

    Meanwhile, Motherwell are well-placed to retain their place in the Scottish Premiership and, condemn Rangers to a second season in the Championship, after securing a surprise 3-1 win in the first leg of the play-off final at Ibrox on Thursday.

    The second leg is on Sunday but you can watch highlights from the game here.

  187. Rain to delay start at Headingley

    Cricket

    BBC Test Match Special on Twitter: View from BBC TMS box at Headingley. Little chance of play before lunch, but we have lots to keep you entertained!

    Covers on at Headingley
  188. "So much anger at Blatter"

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Former England captain Alan Shearer says he is surprised Sepp Blatter wants another term as Fifa president considering the criticism that has come his way.

    "Where do we start? Goodness me...I don't know how he goes on," Shearer tells BBC Radio 5 live.

    "It's incredible. There's so much anger towards him. You would feel he'd resign and get out but he's determined and dogged."

  189. Managerial sackings at a high

    Football

    Managers

    The number of managerial sackings in the top four divisions has reached its highest level in 13 years, according to the League Managers' Association (LMA).

    Its latest figures show 47 bosses have been dismissed so far this campaign, the second highest level since the Premier League began 21 seasons ago.

    A record 20 Championship managers have been sacked this season with 150 coaches also losing their jobs overall.

    LMA chief Richard Bevan said the figures were "very concerning".

    Click here to read the full piece

  190. BreakingBREAKING NEWS

    Football

    Kevin Wimmer

    Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Austrian defender Kevin Wimmer from Cologne. The 22-year-old, who has one cap for his country, has penned a five-year deal.

  191. Trouble brewing

    Fifa Congress

    "Security, security!" Trouble has broken out at the Fifa Congress...

    Richard Conway / Twitter

    "Please forgive that interruption," Sepp Blatter tells delegates afterwards.

  192. Otherwise engaged

    Fifa Congress

    Daily Telegraph sports news correspondent Ben Rumsby tweets from the Fifa Congress: "Only 25 members of Fifa's executive committee take their seats on the congress stage. Two in jail. One fled the country."

  193. Sepp Blatter speech

    Fifa Congress

    Sepp Blatter

    Fifa President Sepp Blatter is opening the congress in Zurich:

    "Let us show to the world we can run our institution together. With these words I open the 65th congress of Fifa."

  194. Sepp Blatter speech

    Fifa Congress

    Fifa president Sepp Blatter is opening the congress in Zurich:

    "Today I am appealing to unity and the team spirit so we can move forwards together," he says.

    "This is the fight against corruption, match-fixing and racism/discrimination which we still have in our game. This hurts.

    "I hope have discipline, respect, fair play reigns supreme today. It is like we are in a stadium and are playing football. We do not have a time limit and you - the delegates - are the referees."

  195. Tide turning?

    Fifa presidential election

    This is big from Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan...

    Stewart Regan / Twitter
  196. 'FA Cup defines Arsenal's season'

    FA Cup final

    Jack Wilshere

    Jack Wilshere believes Arsenal's season will be defined by whether they retain the FA Cup on Saturday.

    The Gunners finished third in the Premier League and the midfielder says it can only be classed a good campaign if they beat Aston Villa at Wembley.

    Wilshere, 23, said: "I think that will define if we have a good season or not.

    "We wanted to get to second this year but unfortunately we couldn't manage that so now we're looking to finish the season off with the cup."

  197. On this day

    Football

    Heysel

    In 1985, 39 fans died and 600 were injured when a wall collapsed at Heysel Stadium in Brussels at the European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus, after crowd trouble culminated in a surge by English supporters towards the Italian team's fans.

    It resulted in all English clubs being banned from Europe for five years but, asks this BBC news piece, has it become English football's forgotten tragedy?

  198. Second Test delayed?

    Cricket

    Doesn't look good at Headingley for the start of the second Test between England and New Zealand...

    Jonathan Agnew / Twitter
  199. "Impossible" to stop Benteke leaving

    Football

    Christian Benteke

    There is stuff going on away from Fifa, you know. We'll bring you the best of that throughout the day.

    Tim Sherwood says it would be "impossible" to stop Christian Benteke leaving this summer after revealing the striker has a buy-out clause in his contract.

    Benteke, who has scored 15 goals for Villa this season, has been linked with a move to Liverpool.

    Sherwood would not confirm the release clause figure, but reports say it is £32.5m.

    "Benteke's made no indication that he wants to leave," said the Villa boss.

  200. What you need to know

    Fifa presidential election

    Wondering how the Fifa presidential election works? Wonder no more...

    Who gets a vote?

    Each of Fifa's 209 member national associations gets one vote - so American Samoa has just as much of a say as Russia.

    How does the voting work?

    The member associations cast their votes by secret ballot, in alphabetical order. In the first round, a candidate needs to get two-thirds of the vote to be declared the winner - if the vote is closer than that, a second round of voting is held, where a simple majority is enough.

    Fifa are keen to stipulate that if they receive more ballot papers than there are members, the election will be declared void and re-run. Nothing gets past them...

    Do candidates get a chance to address the Congress?

    Yes, both candidates will get 15 minutes before the vote to set out their programme to the Congress.

    If you need any more pointers, BBC World Service's John Bennett explains all in

  201. Latest gossip

    Love a bit of gossip, don't we? Here are three interesting stories:

    Jurgen Klopp, who takes charge of his final Borussia Dortmund game on Saturday, has made himself available to take over a Liverpool boss after the 47-year-old abandoned plans to take six months off.(Sun - subscription required)

    Arsenal are closing in on a £24.7m deal for Porto's 28-year-old striker Jackson Martinez.(Daily Express)

    Manchester United are favourites to seal the £21.3m capture of Sevilla's 28-year-old striker Carlos Bacca. (Metro)

    Click here to read the full gossip column

  202. How the day *should* unfold

    Fifa presidential election

    Once again, today's sports news will be dominated by Fifa and whether Prince Ali can garner enough votes to oust Sepp Blatter.

    Voting won't take place until this afternoon, and we should expect an announcement of the result early evening.

    We say "should" because the scale of politicking and lobbying that will be going on in Zurich today is such that anything could happen. But, as it stands, we expect the following...

    15:00 BST - Sepp Blatter and Prince Ali have 15 minutes each to address the delegates

    16:00 BST - Voting begins

    17:30 BST - The result is announced

  203. Back pages

    Sport (Spain)

    Sport newspaper in Spain screams, "Luis Suarez plays! Trident to win the cup," with the news that the Uruguayan has overcome a hamstring injury and will form a front three with Lionel Messi and Neymar for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa Del Rey final on Saturday.

    Sport
  204. Back pages

    Tuttosport (Italy)

    Italian newspaper Tuttosport say Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is to sign for Juventus on a free transfer. He is one of two signings the Old Lady are close to completing, along with that of Palermo front man Paulo Dybala.

    Tuttosport
  205. Back pages

    Daily Mail

    Alongside the Sepp Blatter stuff, a few transfer stories have been squeezed in. The Daily Mail says Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke could leave the club as he has a £32.5m release clause in his contract.

    Daily Mail
  206. Back pages

    The Sun

    All Fifa related on the back pages again. The Sun lead with a warning from Uefa's Michel Platini who says, "Vote for Sepp Blatter and we'll turn off the taps".

    The Sun
  207. The day of reckoning

    Blatter-Hussein

    The day is here. World football's 209 member states will today put a cross next to their preferred candidate as two men go head to head for the seat of "football's most powerful person".

    Will a new dawn break with the arrival of Jordan's Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein, or will the dark cloud surrounding Joseph S Blatter continue to linger over Fifa HQ?

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