Blatter was first elected in 1998 and is now in his fourth successive four-year term.
And the sense around the congress was that Blatter would seek one more term in 2015.
"Fifa says Blatter gave all the clarification required in his press conference, " said Pearce.
Nine candidates, including a joint Dutch-Belgian team, are handing over their bids to Blatter on Friday.
Our guest, Ariela Blatter, is here in our Washington studio to talk about this.
"I am curious to know if Blatter and Platini will endorse this decision, " said Velud.
Despite the embarrassment for FIFA and Blatter, security expert John urged him to continue tweeting.
In the event of a tie, Fifa president Sepp Blatter has the casting vote.
Ironically, this is the type of business acumen that nobody appreciates more than Sepp Blatter.
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But Blatter wants national associations to make a "gentlemen's agreement" at Fifa's annual conference in May.
Blatter chaired an Emergency Committee meeting that decided to relieve Bhamjee from World Cup duties.
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Blatter has also warned of the threat of naturalised Brazilian 'invaders' playing for other countries.
Blatter's proposal is to be debated at the Fifa congress in Sydney next May.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has ignored G14, arguing that national associations should reimburse clubs.
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Piers Morgan, host of CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight, condemned Blatter's remarks as "utterly outrageous".
"We are in extra-time, " said Blatter, referring to the time left before the election.
"Everything that happens in European football has an influence on global football, " said Blatter.
Blatter spoke after a tour of South Africa's 10 stadiums that will host the month-long tournament.
"Something has to be done about these billionaire owners, " Blatter told reporters at the European Parliament.
"We have a bunch of possible, even I would say very strong candidates, " said Blatter.
"We had co-hosting for the last World Cup, " Blatter told BBC Sport on Monday.
Blatter described former South African president Mandela as "the world's most powerful symbol of non-racialism".
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"It is a phenomena where football is a victim of our society, " added Blatter.
"There is no more dissent, no more problems, everything has been solved, " said Mr Blatter.
Nieuwenhuizen's death has resonated across the globe, with FIFA president Sepp Blatter among those extending condolences.
For Blatter, the proof was that the congress approved a package of reforms with a 99% majority.
Fifa boss Sepp Blatter has proposed that European clubs must field a minimum of six home players.
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Ms. BLATTER: Well, we provide these images for the public domain, and that includes all humanitarian operations.
Sepp Blatter also warned that the proposal could harm England's attempt to host the 2018 World Cup.
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