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How to protest in style

Outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter was the victim of an unusual protest last year Keystone

A smattering of protesters have gathered outside of Zurich's Hallenstadion as delegates vote for a new President inside.

Members of the Gulf Center for Human Rights are protesting against Sheikh Salman, accusing him of involvement in the alleged torture of Bahrain footballers – an accusation he has denied.

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A couple of other protest “movements” have also broken out – but I’m not terribly sure what their message is exactly.

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This is a former Swiss airport policeman called Pete who claims to have known one of Sepp Blatter’s former wives. He appears to have a number of different issues he needs to get off his chest.

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