Some of FIFA's main sponsors have reportedly expressed 'concern' over the allegations of corruption that are currently encircling world football's governing body.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter told a press conference yesterday (30 May) that there was "no crisis" within the organisation, despite the recent claims of misconduct and bribery. Adidas said the "negative tenor of the public debate around FIFA is neither good for football nor for FIFA and its partners", while Coca-Cola and Emirates also expressed concerns.

It comes after presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam withdrew from the race before receiving a provisional suspension, along with Jack Warner, for alleged irregularities. Meanwhile, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has move to clarify his remarks reportedly made in an email to Warner, suggesting that Qatar 'bought' the 2022 World Cup.

England's Football Association (FA) has called for the 1 June presidential election - in which Blatter is to be returned unopposed - to be postponed, having already decided to abstain. The Scottish Football Association has also called for the election’s postponement. Damian Collins - Conservative MP for Folkestone and Hythe - has urged elected politicians around the world to "register support" for a new five-point plan to reform FIFA.

Collins said he had worked with the ChangeFIFA group to produce an agenda for reform, including independent scrutiny, shared power and open governance. Details: changefifa.wordpress.com

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