ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — South America’s soccer federation has thrown its support behind FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who is facing an election challenge from Asian soccer confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam.
In a statement, the governing body CONMEBOL said it was giving its “united and full” support to Blatter. The statement was issued during CONMEBOL’s executive committee meetings, which are being attended by Blatter.
Blatter faces a vote on June 1 and is seeking his fourth term. The 75-year-old Blatter says will be his last. He has led FIFA since 1998.
