What they said

"There are times in life when you have to take your destiny into your own hands. I am at one of those decisive moments, at a juncture in my life and in events that are shaping the future of FIFA." - Michel Platini, on running for the FIFA presidency

PRO-PLATINI

"We support Michel Platini's candidacy. We have a good relationship with him and hope he can gain the necessary global backing to lead a new FIFA during the most difficult period in its history. While we have yet to see Mr Platini's manifesto, we believe he will fully support an ongoing reform process."