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Platini and Prince Ali co-favorites to replace Blatter; Figo 6/1; Ginola 33/1

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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