[12:11 Eastern] Infantino's acceptance speech
[12:06 Eastern]
[12:00 Eastern] Gianni Infantino is the new FIFA President
With a simple majority of votes in second ballot, Gianni Infantino of Switzerland is elected FIFA President until 2019.
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia)February 26, 2016
Results of 2nd ballot: 4 votes for Prince Ali; 88 votes for Shk. Salman; 0 votes for Jérôme Champagne; 115 votes for Gianni Infantino.
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia)February 26, 2016
[11:40 Eastern]
7 Rounds!?
[11:24 Eastern]
[11:17 Eastern]
Lebanon has voted.— Lebanon Football (@FALebanon)February 26, 2016
[10:56 Eastern]
Ali's team working on trying to keep Salman out, which could well mean Gianni getting the 16 more votes he needs for victory.
— Ben Rumsby (@ben_rumsby)February 26, 2016
Obviously what happens to Ali's votes is critical BUT don't forget Champagne. Seven isn't a small number in a race this close. Does he drop?
— Sam Borden (@SamBorden)February 26, 2016
[10:41 Eastern]
First time that 2nd round voting will take place since Havelange vs Rous in 1974
— Graham Dunbar (@gdunbarap)February 26, 2016
[10:30 Eastern] The first round of the FIFA Presidential election
All four candidates are now through to a second round of voting, per FIFA's electoral guidelines.Results of 1st ballot: 27 votes for Prince Ali; 85 votes for Shk. Salman; 7 votes for Jérôme Champagne; 88 votes for Gianni Infantino.
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia)February 26, 2016
If a two-thirds majority is not reached in 1st ballot, all candidates may proceed to the 2nd ballot. — FIFA Media (@fifamedia)February 26, 2016
Vote on FIFA Reforms
Here we go. Was just approached by 2m tall security guard and had my accreditation withdrawn. Good to see FIFA reforms alive and well
— SKINS Chairman (@jaimiefuller)February 26, 2016