Controversial FIFA chief Sepp Blatter has accused English football of holding a grudge against him because of their failed 2018 World Cup bid.

In an interview with a Swiss newspaper, Blatter drops any hint of diplomatic niceties to accuse England of sour grapes and conducting a witch-hunt against him.

Behind you: Sepp Blatter is overshadowed by a red-nosed clown during a session of the 2011 FIFA Congress

Blatter has endured harsh criticism over the past year for his alleged failure to deal with accusations of corruption within FIFA.

There were also calls from figures in the English game for him to stand down after he appeared to say in the aftermath of claims against England captain John Terry that racist language could be solved with a handshake.

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