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Despite a scandal rocking FIFA Thursday, Sepp Blatter still remains heavily favored to retain his position as the President of the world soccer governing body FIFA.
At 1-16 odds, Blatter was a practical “lock” to continue serving as President.
Seven FIFA officials including vice-president Jeffrey Webb were arrested Thursday by Swiss authorities following a probe into bribery totaling more than $150m by the U.S. Justice Department.
The vote takes place during the FIFA Congress on May 29. (Reporting by Mike Collett; Editing by Douglas Beattie)
Odds offered at British bookmakers were as follows:
1/16 Sepp Blatter Switzerland
12/1 Luis Figo Portugal
16/1 Michael van Praag Netherlands
20/1 Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein Jordan
- Alistair Prescott, Gambling911.com
