Platini to stand for UEFA presidency

French Football Federation (FFF) president Michel Platini has officially confirmed he will stand for election to become president of UEFA.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2005 - 12:20

French Football Federation (FFF) president Michel Platini has officially confirmed he will stand for election to become president of UEFA.

The 49-year-old former France captain and coach, who is already a member of UEFA’s executive board, hopes to succeed Lennart Johansson, who announced he will not stand for re-election next year.

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