Michel Platini has formally announced he will run for the FIFA presidency, saying he wants to restore dignity to the world governing body.
The 60-year-old UEFA president has written to all 209 member associations of FIFA to inform them of his intentions to stand to succeed Sepp Blatter.
Platini said in the letter: "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."
Blatter has announced he is to step down on February 26 due to the corruption crisis which has engulfed the organisation.
Source: PA
