Bin Hammam urges FA to re-consider abstention

The FA last week said they would abstain from the June 1 vote, which pits Asia confederation chief Bin Hammam against 13-year incumbent Sepp Blatter, days after former chairman David Triesman told a UK parliamentary inquiry the World Cup bid process was blighted by corruption.

Writing in a post on his personal website, Bin Hammam said he was surprised and disappointed by the FA's decision.

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