FIFA: Michael van Praag withdraws his candidacy for the presidency and supports Ali Bin Al Hussein

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"After thorough deliberation and reflection with different involved parties and stakeholders, Michael van Praag decided to withdraw his candidacy to become the next FIFA president and to join forces with presidential candidate Prince Ali Al Hussein," stated Michael van Praag (NED) on 21/05/2015.

Michael van Praag, president of the KNVB...

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