‘Fifa’s reputation at an ‘all-time low’ – Prime Minister David Cameron

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Prime Minster David Cameron has made his feelings clear towards Sepp Blatter’s recent re-election and Fifa’s faltering reputation, and has called for the organisation to become “more transparent and more accountable.”

PM Cameron is not the first government official to announce his disapproval over the recent whirlwind of news that has surrounded football’s governing body, after last weeks unanswered call by Prince William and the Football Association to halt the election proceedings.

After weeks of rumours and reports of corruption, it seemed fitting for PM Cameron to take a stance on the ever-present Fifa issue. Cameron’s opinion over the situation was aroused after being asked during Prime Minister’s Questions: “Given that the re-election of Sepp Blatter has brought Fifa even further into disrepute, will you take this opportunity to voice your support for those calling for the reforms we need to finally show Mr. Blatter the red card?”

He responded: “Personally, I have seen football governance at an international level and I wasn’t that impressed by what I saw.

“What I would say is this: Fifa’s reputation is now at an all-time low and obviously the election with just one candidate was something of a farce but it has to become more transparent and more accountable.

“They have got to prove that they are actually capable of doing the job that they are meant to.”

Prime Minister Cameron then went on to support the FA and any role they would want to play in the matter, saying: “Ultimately change has got to come from within football and I am sure the FA will want to play a very major role in helping to bring that about.”