Blatter Submits Candidature For Fifth Term

Sepp Blatter is officially standing for a fifth term as FIFA boss.

The controversial Swiss has submitted his candidacy for another period as president of world football's governing body.

The deadline for nominees to announce their candidacies falls at midday.

Among his challengers are former Portgual winger Luis Figo, Dutch football boss Michael van Praag, Asian Football Confederation vice-president Ali bin Al Hussein, ex-FIFA executive Jerome Champagne and former France winger David Ginola.