England: English federation announces support for Ali Bin Al Hussein for FIFA presidency

The FA (English Football Association) has formally nominated the Jordanian Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein for the presidency of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), the FA announced on 30/01/2015, adding that the was matter discussed at the FA board meeting on 29/01/2015.

"The board discussed the upcoming FIFA presidency election and the welcome proliferation of candidates in the race. We agreed to formally nominate Prince Ali of the Jordanian FA, but also noted the encouraging reform message being offered by Michael Van Praag (NED)," stated Greg Dyke, the FA chairman, on 30/01/2015.

• "We will now await FIFA’s final confirmation of the candidates and look forward to assessing the manifestos of all who are entered into the 29/05/2015 election.
• We have said for a long time that a new approach is essential within FIFA.
• I welcome the chance for a considered debate in the weeks ahead before we decide where The FA casts its vote."
  
  Greg Dyke, chairman of the English FA, on 30/01/2015

• Ali Bin Al Hussein has not disclosed the identity of the 5 federations that have…