Platini confirms bid to succeed FIFA president Blatter, draws fire from former ally Prince Ali
at 13:35 on July 29, 2015, EDT.
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GENEVA - Michel Platini has launched his campaign to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president, aiming to give the scandal-hit governing body "the dignity and the position it deserves."
Platini, the UEFA president and a FIFA vice-president, wrote to member federations in Europe on Wednesday that he will stand in the election and counts on their support.