FIFA: "A single term to make room for a new generation (at FIFA)" (Michael van Praag)

"I only want to hold the presidency for a single term of four years. This is because I want to make room for a new generation as quickly as possible. Because I want to make full use of my time in office and do not want to waste any time on a possible re-election," said Michael van Praag, chairman of the KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association), during a press conference at which he officially confirmed his candidacy for the presidency of FIFA in Amsterdam (NED), on 28/01/2015.

Michael van Praag announced the six national federations that have officially supported his candidacy: Belgium, Sweden, Scotland, Romania, the Faroe Islands and the Netherlands.

"For me they (the six countries) represent a cross-section of Europe’s football landscape, they are diverse in every way. That is also how I see my candidacy: I want to be a president for all countries," stated the the Dutch leader.

• The deadline to file a candidacy is 29/01/2015, four months to the day before the election which will be held during the FIFA Congress in Zurich (SUI) on 29/05/2015.

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