Rome – Michel Platini is out of contention for the presidency of FIFA. His name does not appear in fact among the 5 candidates in the presidential race: Ali bin al-Hussein, Salman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, Jerome Champagne, Gianni Infantino and Tokyo Sexwale. The former star of French football and the world, long considered the alternative and the most likely successor to Joseph Blatter, is currently ‘suspended’ pending investigations on the legitimacy of the compensation of two million Swiss Francs received by its Blatter 2011 for work done for the International Federation in the period 1999-2002. The Electoral Commission, responsible for assessing applications, has dropped that the Liberian Musa Hassan Bility and took time out to Platini, whose position – has been announced – will be evaluated in January, at the expiry of the interim suspension imposed on the French candidate. FIFA has included Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, after a “sanity check of the electoral commission” following the protests of human rights groups.
On the day FIFA announced five presidential candidates, Michel Platini spoke again. It does so through his lawyers, Thibaud d’Ales and Clifford Chance, complaining of the times of the examination of his appeal against the suspension of 90 days received by the Ethics Committee of FIFA. Will be suspended until, in fact, his candidacy will be examined by the electoral commission so that, for now, remain on standby until 5 January, less than two months before the elections. “Platini is surprised by the slowness of the Appeal Committee of FIFA, which has not yet taken a decision on the appeal against his suspension – said in a statement released by the French press – This slowness, among other things, it is in absolute contradiction with the urgency invoked by the Ethics Committee to justify the suspension that was imposed. “
And what are the intentions of Platini in the race to succeed Blatter, few doubts:” remains a candidate for president of FIFA. ”
That’s who are the five presidential candidates:
Ali Bin Al Hussein – Jordanian Prince, 39, has defied blatter the last election last May won by fifa Swiss executive before being overwhelmed by the corruption scandal. In the first round he got 73 preferences, then withdrew.
Tokyo Sexwale – South African, 62, is an entrepreneur in the fields of mining and energy, and a political activist human rights. He fought against apartheid and was a cellmate of Nelson Mandela. His wealth is estimated at $ 200 million. In 2005 he starred in the South African version of ‘apprentice’. Recently described the current situation of a nightmare scared, “the largest criminal organization in the world”
Salman Bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa – Sheik of Bahrain, 49, is a member the royal family of the Gulf and current president of the Asian Football Confederation. And ‘one of the favorites in the elections of February. Often under attack humanitarian associations. In 2011, when he was president of the Football Association, he was accused of having filed players and officials involved in the protests for democratic human rights. Al khalifa anticipates that if he is elected president fifa waive any salary and said he was in favor of a limit of three terms, with a maximum of 12 years, for future numbers one of the international federation.
Gianni Infantino – Lawyer Italian-Swiss, 45, is secretary general of Uefa since 2009. It represents a “Plan B” in the event of a conviction uefa of platinum. Ready to take a step back. Father of four children and is fluent in five languages including Italian, being of Calabrian origin.
Jerome Champagne – French, 57, has worked in fifa 1999 to 2010 . Director of International Relations and Deputy Secretary General of the fifa. He had already tried to run for office last May, but failed to win the support of five federations.
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