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Fifa to elect new president to replace Sepp Blatter next year

Fifa says a presidential election will be held on 26 February 2016 to elect a successor to Sepp Blatter.

The announcement came as the executive committee of world football's governing body met in Zurich. It is the first time it has met since seven officials were arrested in May as part of an American investigation into alleged corruption and bribery.

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Platini 'backed by confederations for FIFA presidency'

Michel Platini
Michel Platini is still undecided whether to run for the FIFA presidency. Credit: PA

UEFA president Michel Platini has the backing of four out of six continental soccer confederations if he runs for the FIFA presidency, a source has told Reuters.

The Frenchman, who is still undecided whether to run, was repeatedly promised support during a meeting at a lakeside hotel in Zurich on Sunday, the source said.

Sepp Blatter was re-elected for a fifth term at FIFA president in May but then announced on June 2 he would step aside.

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