The FIFA President was democratically elected by FIFA's Member Associations and continues to serve with their mandate," the spokesperson said. It is increasingly evident that there is a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine FIFA and its President. Reiterating its priorities, FIFA said its responsibility remains towards its 211 Member Associations and the global football community. Through the FIFA President and the FIFA administration, our focus remains firmly on that mission, and we are more determined than ever to fulfil it," the statement concluded. After facing the wrath from various quarters in world football, FIFA went on to drop its plans of establishing FFE.