Favourites to replace Blatter as FIFA president
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Michel Platini, France UEFA president since 2007 and among world’s greatest footballers. Platini played 72 times for France and led his country to victory in 1984 European championships

Long regarded as potential successor to Blatter, Platini turned against him following Blatter’s decision to run for fifth term

Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, Jordan FIFA Asian vice-president, lost to
Blatter in recent election but gained more votes than expected. Has confirmed he will stand again

Luis Figo, Portugal Former Real Madrid and Barcelona player, stood as candidate in most recent election but pulled out in protest at how it was being run

Michael van Praag, Netherlands President of Dutch football federation
and former chairman of Ajax. One of Blatter’s most vocal critics ahead of 2014 World Cup

Jerome Champagne, France Career diplomat and FIFA executive until 2010, was first to challenge Blatter in most recent election but failed to get sufficient backing

Issa Hayatou Cameroon President of African confederation

Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah Kuwait. Member of FIFA executive committee
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DECLARED INTEREST

David Ginola Former France international

Zico Brazilian football legend
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