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Protester interrupts FIFA Congress

Related Topics: FIFA, Friday, Sepp Blatter, Racket (crime)

The FIFA Congress was briefly brought to a halt on Friday as a protester interrupted proceedings.

A protester briefly interrupted the start of the FIFA Congress on the day of the global governing body's much-anticipated presidential election.

The main business of the Congress got under way at the Hallenstadion in Zurich on Friday, but was brought to a halt for a short time as a female protester made her way into the building.

Under-fire president Sepp Blatter called for security, who quickly removed the protester - apparently working alone inside the hall - before asking for the access points to be checked.