Blatter’s challengers for FIFA presidency

Despite a crowded field to unseat him as president of football’s world governing body – and with a number of FIFA sponsors withdrawing over corruption allegations – Sepp Blatter remains favourite to win a fifth term
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Prince Ali bin Hussein (Jordan). FIFA Asian vice-president, boosted development in region

Luis Figo (Portugal) World Player of Year 2001, aims to rebuild trust in game

Sepp Blatter (Switz.) President since 1998, widely supported outside Europe, where associations have benefited financially

Michael van Praag (Netherlands). President of Dutch FA, former chairman of Ajax. Will stand for single term

Jerome Champagne (France). Career diplomat and FIFA executive until 2010

David Ginola (France) Former player, not regarded as a serious contender

FIFA requirements: Must have support of five member associations Two years out of last five actively engaged in football
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MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS 209

Voting on May 29

Europe UEFA 53

North and Central America CONCACAF 35

South America CONMEBOL 10

Africa CAF 54

Asia AFC 46

Oceania OFC 11
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Source: FIFA

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