SOCCER
Favourites to replace Blatter as FIFA president
By Jordi Bou
June 3, 2015 - Sepp Blatter's shock resignation as FIFA president, hours before it emerged he was under investigation by U.S. authorities, has triggered speculations about who will succeed him as head of football’s world governing body. Possible candidates include UEFA President Michel Platini, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, Michael van Praag, Luis Figo, and Jerome Champagne.