Not always serious, often surprising, candidates for the presidency of FIFA have multiplied in recent weeks. Figo to David Ginola through Ali bin Al-Hussein, they are now five to oppose Sepp Blatter. Magazine "workforce".
The Patriarch: Sepp Blatter (Switzerland, 78, FIFA president since 1998)
Profile: born in 1936 in the Valais, Sepp Blatter joined Fifa in 1975. Blatter climbs the ladder, becoming General Secretary and Executive Director. In the summer of 1998, he succeeded Joao Havelange as President of the proceedings by beating the favorite of the election, the Swede Lennart Johansson. He was reappointed in these functions in 2002, 2007 and 2011. In September, the Swiss has confirmed that accounted for the presidency of FIFA in spite of his age and the many controversies that plagued its management (of suspected corruption Fifa elections in the award of the 2018 World Championships and 2022 etc.). In 2011, after his reelection, he had announced that his fourth term would be the last.
Its strengths: its experience, networks.
Its flaws: his pots, his age.
His chances: Blatter is the favorite of the election. Apart from UEFA (54 federations) that opposes him, the Swiss account support in the other five confederations component Fifa. Only Michel Platini, UEFA president, seemed able to beat him. But the French preferred to represent the head of the European Confederation.Sepp Blatter is the boss of FIFA since 1998. (L'Equipe)
The unknown: Jérôme Champagne (France, 56)
Profile: he first led a diplomatic career as Secretary of Foreign Affairs. In 1998, during the World Cup in France, he met Sepp Blatter. Once elected president of FIFA, the Swiss International called Champagne instance counselor, where he remained eleven years before being ousted in 2010. A year ago, the French announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Fifa, taking everyone speed. Cold with Michel Platini, he led a campaign as early as discreet. He argues for a flawless FIFA functioning and behavior.
Its strengths: seriousness of his program, his knowledge of Fifa.
His faults: Jerome?
His chances: It almost has none. Last week, Champagne said not having the five letters of support from federations for its application. The deadline to get is 29 January.
The "Magnifico" David Ginola (France, 48)
Profile: he led a fine playing career. Went through Nice, Toulon, RC Paris and Brest, Ginola explodes PSG in the early 1990s with the Parisian club, he reached three semifinals of European Cups and won the championship of France 1994. Ten- selected seven times at the Blues striker is one of the major players in France and Bulgaria in November 1993. He joined Newcastle two years later and became one of the stars of the English championship. It puts an end to his career in 2002, and launched into a variety of activities: Gino lends his voice to Jacques in Finding Nemo, participated in Dancing with the stars, presents Match of Ze day on Canal + and announced there ... has ten days his candidacy for the presidency of FIFA. El Magnifico is sponsored by Paddy Power, a sports paris company.
Its assets: her hair, her playing career.
Its shortcomings: the lack of seriousness surrounding his candidacy, his executive experience.
His chances: As Jerome Champagne, David Ginola not available for the moment sponsorships for its application. Its fundraising campaign takes off either. Except surprise, it should not be able to stand for election next May 29 in Zurich.
Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein (Jordan, 39)
Profile: Member of the Jordanian royal family, Ali bin al-Hussein, the son of His Majesty the late King Hussein. He is the current President of the Jordanian Federation but also executive committee member and vice-president of FIFA. Described as "open and modern", it has the support of Michel Platini. "I know him well, he has every right to hold the highest responsibility", launched the French there three weeks. But the Prince is not unanimity in the Asian Confederation.
Its strengths: the support of Platini, his opposition to Blatter experience to FIFA.
Its flaws: his opposition to Blatter, his lack of notoriety.
His chances: His candidacy is certainly serious, but should not scare Blatter.
The rebel Michael van Praag (Netherlands, 67 years)
His profile: his father, Jaap, was chairman of Ajax from 1964 to 1978. After conducting a refereeing career, Michael van Praag imitate his father by becoming president of the club in Amsterdam in 1989. In 2008, he was appointed at the head of the Dutch federation. Last June, when Sepp Blatter announced that he wishes to European federations to retake the presidency of FIFA, the Dutchman rises and solemnly asks him to change his mind. "Do not see nothing personal, but the reputation of FIFA is now inextricably linked to corruption, Fifa president, you are responsible and therefore you should not represent you," he he says. "I have collected many things in my life, but I had never been there," blow the Swiss about this projection. Monday, Van Praag was also nominated for the presidency of FIFA.
Its strengths: his outspokenness, his opposition to Blatter.
Its faults: the duplicate with the nomination of Ali bin Al-Hussein, the lack of communication with Michel Platini and UEFA about his candidacy.
His chances: he meets all the criteria to validate his candidacy until next May. But he too should not match for Blatter.
The one you've escaped Mino Raiola.Mino Raiola (47) himself has renounced run for the head of the proceedings. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent agreed with Van Praag. "Even my 12 year old kid knows that the only thing good about FIFA, the video game," he had said last week.
The Patriarch: Sepp Blatter (Switzerland, 78, FIFA president since 1998)
Profile: born in 1936 in the Valais, Sepp Blatter joined Fifa in 1975. Blatter climbs the ladder, becoming General Secretary and Executive Director. In the summer of 1998, he succeeded Joao Havelange as President of the proceedings by beating the favorite of the election, the Swede Lennart Johansson. He was reappointed in these functions in 2002, 2007 and 2011. In September, the Swiss has confirmed that accounted for the presidency of FIFA in spite of his age and the many controversies that plagued its management (of suspected corruption Fifa elections in the award of the 2018 World Championships and 2022 etc.). In 2011, after his reelection, he had announced that his fourth term would be the last.
Its strengths: its experience, networks.
Its flaws: his pots, his age.
His chances: Blatter is the favorite of the election. Apart from UEFA (54 federations) that opposes him, the Swiss account support in the other five confederations component Fifa. Only Michel Platini, UEFA president, seemed able to beat him. But the French preferred to represent the head of the European Confederation.Sepp Blatter is the boss of FIFA since 1998. (L'Equipe)
The unknown: Jérôme Champagne (France, 56)
Profile: he first led a diplomatic career as Secretary of Foreign Affairs. In 1998, during the World Cup in France, he met Sepp Blatter. Once elected president of FIFA, the Swiss International called Champagne instance counselor, where he remained eleven years before being ousted in 2010. A year ago, the French announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Fifa, taking everyone speed. Cold with Michel Platini, he led a campaign as early as discreet. He argues for a flawless FIFA functioning and behavior.
Its strengths: seriousness of his program, his knowledge of Fifa.
His faults: Jerome?
His chances: It almost has none. Last week, Champagne said not having the five letters of support from federations for its application. The deadline to get is 29 January.
The "Magnifico" David Ginola (France, 48)
Profile: he led a fine playing career. Went through Nice, Toulon, RC Paris and Brest, Ginola explodes PSG in the early 1990s with the Parisian club, he reached three semifinals of European Cups and won the championship of France 1994. Ten- selected seven times at the Blues striker is one of the major players in France and Bulgaria in November 1993. He joined Newcastle two years later and became one of the stars of the English championship. It puts an end to his career in 2002, and launched into a variety of activities: Gino lends his voice to Jacques in Finding Nemo, participated in Dancing with the stars, presents Match of Ze day on Canal + and announced there ... has ten days his candidacy for the presidency of FIFA. El Magnifico is sponsored by Paddy Power, a sports paris company.
Its assets: her hair, her playing career.
Its shortcomings: the lack of seriousness surrounding his candidacy, his executive experience.
His chances: As Jerome Champagne, David Ginola not available for the moment sponsorships for its application. Its fundraising campaign takes off either. Except surprise, it should not be able to stand for election next May 29 in Zurich.
Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein (Jordan, 39)
Profile: Member of the Jordanian royal family, Ali bin al-Hussein, the son of His Majesty the late King Hussein. He is the current President of the Jordanian Federation but also executive committee member and vice-president of FIFA. Described as "open and modern", it has the support of Michel Platini. "I know him well, he has every right to hold the highest responsibility", launched the French there three weeks. But the Prince is not unanimity in the Asian Confederation.
Its strengths: the support of Platini, his opposition to Blatter experience to FIFA.
Its flaws: his opposition to Blatter, his lack of notoriety.
His chances: His candidacy is certainly serious, but should not scare Blatter.
The surprise: Luis Figo (Portugal, 42 years)
Profile: David Ginola after Luis Figo is the second former player to run for the presidency of FIFA this year. The Portuguese Ballon d'Or in 2000, has had a distinguished career in his debut for Sporting in 1989, his visits to Barça and Real, his late career at Inter and his 127 caps for Portugal. This Wednesday, the eve of nominations, he announced his desire to succeed Sepp Blatter. The trigger that pushed him to run? "If you type FIFA on the internet, the first word that appears is scandal. We must work to change that image. "A popular explanation at Google.
Its strengths: his playing career, support José Mourinho.
Its shortcomings: lack of experience in governing bodies, the duplicate with the application of Ginola, support José Mourinho.
His chances: The Portuguese have five federation provides letters of support. But candidates must "have played an active role in football for two years in the five years preceding the proposal [their] application." Which is not the case of Figo.
"I care about football and when I look? S image of Fifa, I don? T like it," said Figo. (Reuters)
Profile: David Ginola after Luis Figo is the second former player to run for the presidency of FIFA this year. The Portuguese Ballon d'Or in 2000, has had a distinguished career in his debut for Sporting in 1989, his visits to Barça and Real, his late career at Inter and his 127 caps for Portugal. This Wednesday, the eve of nominations, he announced his desire to succeed Sepp Blatter. The trigger that pushed him to run? "If you type FIFA on the internet, the first word that appears is scandal. We must work to change that image. "A popular explanation at Google.
Its strengths: his playing career, support José Mourinho.
Its shortcomings: lack of experience in governing bodies, the duplicate with the application of Ginola, support José Mourinho.
His chances: The Portuguese have five federation provides letters of support. But candidates must "have played an active role in football for two years in the five years preceding the proposal [their] application." Which is not the case of Figo.
"I care about football and when I look? S image of Fifa, I don? T like it," said Figo. (Reuters)
The rebel Michael van Praag (Netherlands, 67 years)
His profile: his father, Jaap, was chairman of Ajax from 1964 to 1978. After conducting a refereeing career, Michael van Praag imitate his father by becoming president of the club in Amsterdam in 1989. In 2008, he was appointed at the head of the Dutch federation. Last June, when Sepp Blatter announced that he wishes to European federations to retake the presidency of FIFA, the Dutchman rises and solemnly asks him to change his mind. "Do not see nothing personal, but the reputation of FIFA is now inextricably linked to corruption, Fifa president, you are responsible and therefore you should not represent you," he he says. "I have collected many things in my life, but I had never been there," blow the Swiss about this projection. Monday, Van Praag was also nominated for the presidency of FIFA.
Its strengths: his outspokenness, his opposition to Blatter.
Its faults: the duplicate with the nomination of Ali bin Al-Hussein, the lack of communication with Michel Platini and UEFA about his candidacy.
His chances: he meets all the criteria to validate his candidacy until next May. But he too should not match for Blatter.
The one you've escaped Mino Raiola.Mino Raiola (47) himself has renounced run for the head of the proceedings. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent agreed with Van Praag. "Even my 12 year old kid knows that the only thing good about FIFA, the video game," he had said last week.
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