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Michel Platini to stand for the FIFA presidency

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Michel Platini announces he will run to replace Sepp Blatter as Fifa president

Formerly one of the world's greatest players and currently the most important man in European football, Michel Platini is now targeting the top job in the game after confirming he would stand to become FIFA president.

The Frenchman, a grandson of Italian immigrants, turned 60 earlier this year, and having conquered Europe as a player and then become UEFA chief in 2007, he is now prepared to take on the huge task of transforming scandal-hit FIFA's damaged reputation.

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