Champagne withdraws from FIFA president race

The former director of international relations at the world governing body had hoped to succeed Sepp Blatter later this year, but failed to meet the requirements to run for office.

Under FIFA rules, candidates must have secured the required five letters of nomination by January 29, but Champagne has only been able to acquire three.

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