Dutch FA president Michael van Praag is to stand as a candidate for the presidency of world soccer body FIFA, his association said.

“Michael van Praag is a candidate to succeed Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA,” said a statement. “On Tuesday, Praag sends his official candidacy with the required five letters from associations who support his candidacy to FIFA headquarters in Zurich.”

Ex-FIFA deputy secretary general Jerome Champagne and Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan have already declared their intention to run and challenge Sepp Blatter.

So too has former France international David Ginola, in what is widely regarded as a publicity stunt.

The Dutch FA made the announcement as Van Praag was taking part in the UEFA executive committee meeting in Nyon.

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