article_snippet: The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) had been expected to give Sepp Blatter a unanimous vote of support.
article_snippet: There were signs that Sepp Blatter may not have the unanimous support of South America .
article_snippet: CONMEBOL has long been a Sepp Blatter stronghold, but a number of the old guard have been replaced by football federation leaders, including President Juan Angel Napout, who won’t necessarily back Sepp Blatter at all costs.
article_snippet: The significance of CONMEBOL CONMEBOL snub to Sepp Blatter is that it was the first confederation gathering since three genuine challengers —Prince Ali of Jordan, Belgium’s Michael van Praag and Portugal’s former world footballer of the year
article_snippet: Portugal’s overwhelming shows of support in Asia and Africa occurred when the FIFA president wasn’t expected to face any realistic opposition.
article_snippet: Portugal’s caution at promoting Francome’s exciting return is understood to be because 5 Live do not yet know how much time the FIFA president will be available to work.
highlights_snippet: Sepp Blatter may not have full support of CONMEBOL in election .
  