Sepp Blatter hits back at Utd’s Rio Ferdinand

Sepp Blatter has responded to criticism from Rio Ferdinand regarding the FIFA president's controversial comments about racism in football and choice of photo that accompanied his clarification. Watch Blatter's shocking comments on racism • Blatter clarifies comments• Blatter: No racism in football• Taylor: Blatter should resign Blatter said on Wednesday he believes a racist exchange between players during a match should be reconciled with a hand shake after the final whistle. His words have led to calls for the Swiss to resign from his position as FIFA president, with PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor among those stating he should step down. A statement was issued by Blatter on Wednesday evening in the hope of clarifying his comments, and with it accompanied a photo of the 72-year-old standing alongside