Former footballer David Ginola from France speaks at a press conference where he announced his campaign to stand for the FIFA presidency in London, January 16, 2015. REUTERS/Neil Hall
LONDON (Reuters) - Former France winger David Ginola has abandoned his bid to stand in the FIFA presidential elections after failing to secure the five FA nominations needed, he said on Friday.
The 48-year-old launched his surprise attempt to oust Sepp Blatter as head of world football's ruling body under the slogan "Rebooting Football" two weeks ago.
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