Michel Platini backed for FIFA presidency

England’s FIFA vice-president David Gill has given his personal endorsement to Michel Platini to run for the presidency of the world governing body.

Michel Platini backed for FIFA presidency
Tue, 21 Jul, 2015 - 08:12

England’s FIFA vice-president David Gill has given his personal endorsement to Michel Platini to run for the presidency of the world governing body.

Platini has yet to announce his candidacy but has the backing of four of the six FIFA confederations, including significant new support from Asia.

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