UEFA chief Michel Platini is “still determined” to run for the FIFA presidency as successor to Sepp Blatter in next February’s elections, despite “doubts” about his integrity, he told AFP on Tuesday.
“I am still determined to present myself as a candidate for the FIFA Presidency so I can introduce the governance reforms that are necessary to restore the order and credibility to world football,” the Frenchman said.
But dismissing speculation that he had received “disloyal” payments from Blatter, Platini said his conscience was clear.
“There is no doubt about my integrity. I have done nothing wrong. That is why I have made myself fully available to cooperate with the relevant bodies and authorities to clarify whatever may be necessary,” he added.