David Ginola intends to stand for FIFA presidency in light of Blatter's resignation
In light of Sepp Blatter's shocking revelation on Tuesday that he will relinquish his role as FIFA president, the prevailing question has been an obvious one: who will replace the Swiss administrator?
David Ginola is throwing his hat into the ring. Again.
Ginola told British radio station LBC, almost immediately after Blatter dropped his bombshell, that he will be stand for the presidency - which will be voted upon some time between December and March.
David Ginola talking to @IainDale on LBC will he be a candidate in the new FIFA presidential election: "Of course I am!" #Blatter
— LBC (@LBC) June 2, 2015
Audio of the conversation can be heard below:
The former Tottenham star, 48, was very briefly one of the candidates for the election held last Friday - which saw Blatter re-elected for a fifth term as president - before pulling out of the running early in the proceedings.
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