Jordan's Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein speaks during a news conference in Amman October 11, 2010. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji
LONDON (Reuters) - Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan has welcomed Dutchman Michael van Praag's decision to enter the FIFA presidential race, describing him as a "credible candidate" who will add to the debate about the future of world football's governing body.
Van Praag, the 67-year-old head of the Dutch FA, entered the race on Monday saying he had the necessary backing of five national associations to qualify as an official candidate.
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