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Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein announces that he will run against Sepp Blatter and Jerome Champagne for the FIFA presidency this year.

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan has announced that he will stand against Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency this year.

The current FIFA vice-president has entered the running, which also includes candidate Jerome Champagne, ahead of the 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich on May 29.

Blatter has been embroiled in controversy involving the world governing body after allegations of corruption were made in relation to Russia and Qatar's successful respective 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids, but the 78-year-old will be running for a fifth term as president.

Prince Ali told jfa.com: "I am seeking the presidency of FIFA because I believe it is time to shift the focus away from administrative controversy and back to sport.

"This was not an easy decision. It came after careful consideration and many discussions with respected FIFA colleagues over the last few months.

"The message I heard, over and over, was that it is time for a change. The world's game deserves a world-class governing body - an international federation that is a service organisation and a model of ethics, transparency and good governance."

Prince Ali, who is an Arsenal supporter, is a member of the FIFA executive committee and the head of the Jordan Football Association.

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