Sepp Blatter is up against Bin Hammam for the presidency, with allegations of corruption harming Bin Hammam’s cause as he was in charge of the Qatari campaign which allegedly bribed some of the FIFA Executive Committee.
“I realise they have their reasons for making their decision but I hope in the days leading up to the election that they will reconsider their position and make moves to engage fully with the global football family, both on June 1 and beyond.”
