Michel Platini
Seven of the top ten candidates to replace Sepp Blatter are European according to bookies’ odds.
The man who challenged Blatter, Jordanian prince Ali Al-Hussein and UEFA boss Michel Platini are co-favorites. The only candidate mentioned with a CONCACAF connection is Ted Howard, the American deputy general secretary for CONCACAF. He succeeded Chuck Blazer as CONCACAF general secretary.
Despite being the focus of English media allegations, Cameroon’s Issa Hayatou is mentioned among the candidates.
Turkey’s Senes Erzik is the vice president of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and is a surprise among a list of better known Europeans, such as former players Luis Figo and David Ginola.
Michael van Praag and Jerome Champagne both had brief candidacies this time round before withdrawing due to lack of support.
Greg Dyke is chairman of England’s FA.
FIFA Special – Odds To Be Elected Next Permanent President
Prince Ali Al-Hussein 3/2
Michel Platini 3/2
Luis Figo 6/1
Michael van Praag 16/1
Jerome Champagne 50/1
Senes Erzik 12/1
Ted Howard 12/1
Issa Hayatou 14/1
David Ginola 33/1
Greg Dyke 100/1
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