David Ginola to Announce FIFA Presidential Candidacy
Paris/London — Former French football star David Ginola, aged 47, is poised to announce his candidacy for the presidency of FIFA this Friday, setting the stage for a high-profile battle against the football governing body’s longstanding leader.
Ginola, renowned for his flair on the pitch during his time as Paris Saint-Germain’s star striker and his spells with English clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, is now stepping into football’s political arena. Currently an English football consultant for Canal+, Ginola is taking on a formidable challenge.
He will face off against incumbent Sepp Blatter, who has held the FIFA presidency since 1998, as well as French contender Jérôme Champagne and Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, marking a rare contested election for the sport’s most powerful post.
Ginola’s playing career was distinguished by several notable achievements:
French Ligue 1 champion with PSG in 1994
Winner of the Coupe de France in 1993 and 1995 with PSG
Winner of the French League Cup in 1995 (PSG) and the English League Cup in 1999 with Tottenham
Represented France’s national team 17 times between 1990 and 1995, scoring 3 goals
Vice-champion of England with Newcastle United in 1997
His international experience also includes appearances for France B, Espoirs, and the FIFA World XI in 1996.
The upcoming FIFA election promises a tense contest as Ginola seeks to challenge the established order and bring new leadership to world football.
Stay tuned for more updates as the story develops.
