Michel Platini Welcomes Sepp Blatter’s FIFA Resignation
Michel Platini, long considered one of Sepp Blatter’s toughest rivals within world football, has publicly welcomed the FIFA president’s decision to step down.
The French UEFA president, known for his measured and succinct statements, described Blatter’s announcement as:
“A difficult, courageous decision and the right decision.”
Platini had thrown his support behind Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan during the recent FIFA election, hoping to bring change to football’s governing body. Though Blatter’s resignation came as a surprise, Platini sees it as a positive step forward.
With Blatter’s departure now confirmed, speculation intensifies around potential candidates to lead FIFA’s next chapter — with Platini himself widely regarded as a leading contender.
