FIFA election: two-thirds majority needed in first round, "50%+1" (104 votes) from second round

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"For the election of the President, two-thirds of the votes of the Members present and eligible to vote are necessary in the first ballot. In the second and any other requisite ballot, a simple majority (more than 50%) of the valid votes cast is sufficient," states Article 27, Paragraph 3 of the FIFA Statutes, regarding the election of the...

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