Michel Platini to launch FIFA presidential campaign with global tour

Michel Platini’s campaign for the FIFA presidency will kick off in earnest next month with a global tour that will see him visit countries in five out of the six continents before Christmas.

The 60-year-old Frenchman plans to visit the USA, Thailand, Japan, Myanmar and New Zealand as well as the Asian football awards in New Delhi and a meeting of African football’s leaders in Cairo. He will also have visits within Europe.