Platini says any FIFA chief bid not dependant on Blatter


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 28 Aug 2013

Michel Platini, UEFA President reacts in front of the UEFA EURO 2016 logo at a news conference in Paris June 26, 2013. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

PARIS (Reuters) - Michel Platini's decision on whether to run for the FIFA presidency in 2015 will be made without considering the plans of incumbent Sepp Blatter, the UEFA chief was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

FIFA president Blatter, 77, said two years ago that he was starting his fourth and last term but the Swiss recently indicated he could seek another four years in charge if that was necessary to lead the governing body's reform process.

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