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FIFA president Sepp Blatter has stated that the furore over John Terry's alleged affair with Wayne Bridge's former girlfriend would have been much less severe in countries other than England. Indeed, Blatter believes that the centre-back would have been applauded in Latin countries for his alleged infidelity, and certainly would not have been stripped of the national captaincy. "Listen, this is a special approach in the Anglo-Saxon countries," the Swiss told reporters in Vancouver, where he is attending the International Olympic Committee's session. "If this had happened in let's say Latin countries then I think he would have been applauded." Terry has been given compassionate leave by his club this weekend as he looks to save his marriage. According to reports he is flying to Dubai to spend some time with his wife. England manager Fabio Capello last week replaced the Chelsea star as Three Lions captain with Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.