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Today is the big day: Sepp Blatter's reign as **FIFA President**, suspended or not, is coming to an end. As of this writing, the candidates have just given their speeches. **Sheikh Salman** remains the bookies' heavy favorite, despite his dubious human rights track record. **Tokeo Sexuale** used his speech to officially withdraw his candidacy. As of this writing, voting is in progress.

> Good luck today for the [&#x2014; Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088)](</p)[February 26, 2016](https://twitter.com/MesutOzil1088/statuses/703152026331455488)

There were some **protests and counter-protests** and supporters groups outside the Congress this morning. Salman got a lot of attention. The AP is [reporting](http://bigstory.ap.org/2c656f36db9e41e6a56c41161b590710) a number of security forces on the streets of Bahrain today, noting that "Sheikh Salman repeatedly has denied having any role in Bahraini soccer players being identified and arrested during the 2011 crackdown by the government led by his family, the island's Sunni rulers."

> 'Stop supporting Salman!' And 'Down, down, Salman' among the more printable chants.
> 
> &#x2014; Ben Rumsby (@ben\_rumsby)[February 26, 2016](https://twitter.com/ben_rumsby/statuses/703166828361560065)

This morning, **FIFA** also detailed its many **reforms** to the Congress, which later passed them 179-22. They produced this slick little video to show what exactly is being reformed. It's will take a while for us to see any results, but it's hard not to see all of this as a good thing.

The 2016 FIFA Reforms are designed to help FIFA in rebuilding and restoring trust after the difficult challenges of the past year. By embracing reform in a spirit of collective responsibility, FIFA’s member associations will establish a system of stronger governance and greater diversity under new leadership. This animated film explores the main reforms.

More about the proposed reforms?:
http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/photos/galleries/y=2016/m=2/gallery=the-reform-process-chronology-2763347.html

More Videos about FIFA:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCGIzmTE4d0iZKIZp4q5bteHxtdleoQMF

For the Game, For the World:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCF9FA0D952E5BB2A

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2016 FIFA Reforms

> Not a joke. FIFA congress opens with test question, asking members if 2018 World Cup taking place in Russia. Only 95% say YES!
> 
> &#x2014; Rob Harris (@RobHarris)[February 26, 2016](https://twitter.com/RobHarris/statuses/703137721137524736)

> Liverpool will become the first English club to reach 350 games in European club competitions today. LFC 349  
> MUFC 328  
> AFC 268  
> CFC 227
> 
> &#x2014; OLSC Lebanon (@LFCLebanon)[February 25, 2016](https://twitter.com/LFCLebanon/statuses/702841452271788032)

The **Europa League draw** happened and it was a doozy! Liverpool v. Manchester United and Dortmund - Tottenham are looking mighty tasty.

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