He was re-elected as head of FIFA in 2002, and was re-elected unopposed for another four years on 31 May 2007, even though only 66 of 207 FIFA members nominated him.
Ponovo je izabran za predsjednika 2002. godine, pobijedivši Issa Hayatoua u izborima, kao i 31. svibnja 2007. iako ga je nominiralo samo 66 od 207 člana FIFA-e.