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› Sports News 31.07.2015
Michel Platini's FIFA presidential candidacy fails to excite Africa
Michel Platini’s bid for the Fifa presidency has garnered no immediate enthusiasm from Africa despite France’s strong footballing ties with the continent.
A day after confirming he would stand to replace Sepp Blatter as leader of world football, the Frenchman has been criticised by one African association and given a lukewarm endorsement by one of his closest allies.