Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chairman, Mr Frank Lowy AC, said today that he was disappointed at the outcome of the FIFA Presidential vote and hoped that re-elected President Sepp Blatter would follow through with his promise to begin work immediately to restore FIFA's standing.
"It is a democracy and Mr Blatter was duly elected," he said.
"He was very clear in acknowledging that FIFA faced a real challenge to restore its standing and Australia will play its role along with other associations to try to achieve this.
"The vote secured by Prince Ali was not insignificant and reflects a belief within FIFA and the world football community that governance and other reforms need to be implemented as soon as possible."