How to protest in style
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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Protesters here shouting "Al-Khalifa is a terrorist", "Salman killer", "Salman torture" #fifaExternal link #FIFAelectionExternal link pic.twitter.com/mpgXOQrIcUExternal link
— Semra Hunter (@SemraHunter) February 26, 2016External link
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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I'm not sure this guy has got the gist of the #FIFAExternal link presidential vote! pic.twitter.com/xPGwxNxX3mExternal link
— Matthew Allen (@matthewallen40) February 26, 2016External link
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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Ex-police officer Pete has plenty to say about #FIFAExternal link corruption. pic.twitter.com/1cBIKMzj4JExternal link
— Matthew Allen (@matthewallen40) February 26, 2016External link
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