After UEFA boss Michel Platini announced he is standing for president of world soccer governing body FIFA on Wednesday, he immediately ran into a storm of criticism from two potential rivals for the post.
"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
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UEFA chief Michel Platini is set to announce in the coming days he will stand in next year's election to replace Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA.
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