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The Hallenstadion in Zürich, Switzerland hosted a special session of the FIFA Congress on the 26th of February 2016. This gathering was called as a direct result of the 2015 FIFA corruption case that had shaken the organization to its core.
Gianni Infantino of Switzerland secured more backing than pre-vote favorite Sheik Salman bin Ibrahim al Khalifa of Bahrain in the first round. The final tally showed Infantino receiving 115 votes while Salman received 88 in the second round vote.
A landmark reform package was overwhelmingly approved by 179 of 207 members present at the first part of the session. Among the promised tenants is the dissolution of the Executive Committee which will be replaced by a larger FIFA Council selected by regional confederations.
Michel Platini UEFA President had announced his bid on the 29th of July 2015 but was suspended by FIFA on the 8th of October 2015. He was excluded from the presidential race on the 21st of December 2015 due to corruption and accepting bribes.
A simple majority of more than 50 percent which meant 104 votes was sufficient for victory in the second round. The final tally showed Infantino receiving 115 votes while Salman received 88.