FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) talks to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed Bin Hammam during the AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur May 8, 2009. Asia's soccer chiefs go to the polls on Friday against a backdrop of acrimony, distrust and bitter brawling which has plunged the football-mad region into uncharted waters. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) talks to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed Bin Hammam during the AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur May 8, 2009. Asia's soccer chiefs go to the polls on Friday against a backdrop of acrimony, distrust and bitter brawling which has plunged the football-mad region into uncharted waters.

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