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England fans showed off their sense of humour at Dublin's Aviva Stadium in the international friendly with the Republic of Ireland.
As the Fifa corruption scandal broke last week, the Irish FA (FAI) were at the centre of the news.
The FAI took a 5million euro payment from Fifa President Sepp Blatter so that they would not pursue any legal action over the Thierry Henry handball that say France qualify for the 2010 World Cup.
Contenders to replace Sepp Blatter as Fifa presidentShow all 6 1 /6Contenders to replace Sepp Blatter as Fifa president Contenders to replace Sepp Blatter as Fifa president Michel Platini Current president of Uefa. Voted for the Qatar World Cup, which makes position somewhat difficult. Asked Blatter to resign before elections.
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Contenders to replace Sepp Blatter as Fifa president Prince Ali Al-Hussein The Jordanian was the only contender against Blatter when the elections took place. Managed to pick up 73 votes from the Fifa executive committee to Blatter's 133. Has already confirmed he will stand again.
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Contenders to replace Sepp Blatter as Fifa president David Gill The former Manchester United chief executive refused to take up his place on the Uefa executive committee after Blatter's re-election. 'My professional reputation is critical to me and I simply do not see how there will be change for the good of world football while Mr Blatter remains in post,' he said at the time.
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Contenders to replace Sepp Blatter as Fifa president Luis Figo Former Real Madrid and Barcelona player announced himself as a candidate for the most recent election but pulled out in protest at how it was being run, saying the process was 'anything but an election'.
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Contenders to replace Sepp Blatter as Fifa president Jerome Champagne Also announced himself as president contender but failed to gain the minimum five nominations required. The Frenchman is a former Fifa deputy general secretary and has been a fierce critic of Uefa.
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Contenders to replace Sepp Blatter as Fifa president Michael van Praag Dutch FA president was also a contender for president before pulling out in order not to split support between himself and Price Ali.
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Ahead of kick-off at the Aviva Stadium - the 51,000-seat, €410million stadium that was opened in May 2010 - England fans had prepared a song for the Irish FA.
'Oh, Sepp Blatter, he paid for your ground'.
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