Blatter gets South America support

Blatter gets South America support

Published Apr. 30, 2011 3:51 p.m. ET

South America's football federation has thrown its support behind FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who is facing an election challenge from Asian football 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, which he says will be his last. He has led FIFA since 1998.

ADVERTISEMENT
share