(Reuters) - Michel Platini was re-elected unopposed for a third term as UEFA president at the annual Congress on Tuesday, proudly proclaiming European soccer's governing body to be "the best".
Sepp Blatter sat through the day-long proceedings as a guest and had to endure some stinging criticism from his challengers for the FIFA presidency who were invited to make presentations to delegates.
In many ways, the day summed up the differing fortunes between the sport's European and world governing bodies.
While UEFA has basked in the financial success of the Champions League, FIFA has been hit by a wave of corruption scandals over the last few years.
"We're transparent, we're democratic and we're the best," Platini told reporters. "We have shown that it is indeed possible to combine romanticism and realism, ideals and action."
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