Jerome Champagne
Gary Lineker: 'Gianni Infantino has one hell of a job to do as FIFA president'
Former England footballer Gary Lineker says that Gianni Infantino has "one hell of a job" to do after being elected the new FIFA president.
Feb 26, 18:15
FIFPro 'takes dim view' of FIFA election after Gianni Infantino elected president
The world footballers' union FIFPro says that it has a "dim view" of the FIFA presidential election following Gianni Infantino's triumph.
Feb 26, 18:04
FA's Greg Dyke: 'New president Gianni Infantino will organise FIFA properly'
FA chairman Greg Dyke says that new FIFA president Gianni Infantino will organise the governing body "properly" and will provide structure.
Feb 26, 17:35
Gianni Infantino elected FIFA president with 115 votes
Gianni Infantino is elected the new FIFA president after receiving 115 votes in the second round in Zurich.
Feb 26, 17:01
Gianni Infantino edges Sheikh Salman, second round needed in FIFA election
There is no clear winner after the first round of the election of FIFA's new president, with Gianni Infantino edging out Sheikh Salman by three votes.
Feb 26, 15:09
FIFA presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale withdraws from election
Tokyo Sexwale withdraws his candidacy for the FIFA presidency on the day of the vote in Zurich.
Feb 26, 12:44
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil backing Prince Ali in FIFA presidential election
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil gives his backing to Prince Ali ahead of this afternoon's FIFA presidential election.
Feb 26, 11:18
FIFA members vote in favour of reforms at congress in Zurich
FIFA members vote in favour of reforms to address governance, accountability, transparency and diversity.
Feb 26, 10:26
Prince Ali's request to postpone FIFA's presidential election denied by CAS
Prince Ali's request to postpone Friday's FIFA presidential election is denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Feb 24, 16:42
Prince Ali cautioned for speaking about FIFA presidential rival
FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali is cautioned for speaking about rival Sheikh Salman ahead of Friday's elections.
Feb 24, 14:26
Scottish Football Association reveals Gianni Infantino support
The Scottish Football Association reveals that it will vote for Gianni Infantino in FIFA's presidential election on Friday.
Feb 24, 12:55
CAS to rule on Prince Ali request for transparent FIFA voting booths on Thursday
The Court of Arbitration for Sport reveals that its will rule on Prince Ali's request for transparent voting booths at the FIFA election before it is due to take place.
Feb 23, 13:24
FA to back Gianni Infantino's bid for FIFA presidency
The Football Association reportedly agrees to back Gianni Infantino's bid for the FIFA presidency.
Feb 17, 13:54
ESPN invites FIFA presidential candidates to take part in live TV debate
The five candidates bidding to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president are invited to take part in a live television debate by ESPN.
Dec 30, 10:11
Prince Ali to support Russia, Qatar World Cups
FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali insists that he will not move the 2018 or 2022 World Cups from Russia and Qatar respectively.
Nov 18, 19:08
Jerome Champagne: 'Euro 2016 must go ahead'
FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne insists that Euro 2016 in France should not be cancelled in the light of Friday's terror attacks in Paris.
Nov 16, 10:45
FIFA rejects Musa Bility for presidential election
FIFA rejects Musa Bility for the presidential election following integrity checks, while Michel Platini is still not included due to suspension.
Nov 12, 08:35
FIFA confirms seven candidates for February's presidential election
FIFA confirms the seven candidates in the running to succeed president Sepp Blatter in next February's election.
Oct 28, 09:27
Jerome Champagne files paperwork to enter race for FIFA presidency
Jerome Champagne submits paperwork for his FIFA presidential bid ahead of February's election.
Oct 23, 08:01
Jerome Champagne withdraws as candidate for FIFA presidency
Jerome Champagne withdraws as a candidate for the FIFA presidency after failing to gain the required five nominations from member associations.
Feb 2, 08:07
FA formally nominates Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein for FIFA presidency
The FA formally nominates Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan for the FIFA presidency.
Jan 29, 18:48
Jose Mourinho backs Luis Figo's FIFA presidency bid
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho backs Luis Figo's FIFA presidency bid, describing it as a "great step forward for football".
Jan 28, 18:20
Luis Figo to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency
Former Portugal international Luis Figo confirms that he will challenge Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency in May.
Jan 28, 12:34
Sepp Blatter: 'UEFA not courageous enough to challenge FIFA presidency'
Sepp Blatter accuses UEFA of lacking "courage" for not putting a candidate forward to stand against him for the FIFA presidency.
Jan 26, 08:42
Jerome Champagne hits out at David Ginola's presidential campaign
FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne criticises rival David Ginola for giving the electoral process a bad image in his bid to oust Sepp Blatter.
Jan 22, 07:30
David Ginola: 'I'm running for FIFA presidency because system isn't working'
David Ginola confirms that he will challenge Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency because the current system "isn't working".
Jan 16, 11:02
David Ginola 'planning to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency'
Former France international David Ginola is reportedly launching a bid to become the next president of FIFA.
Jan 15, 23:31
FIFA presidential candidate wants 10-year reform plan
Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein says that he will implement a 10-year reform programme at FIFA, if he is elected president of football's governing body.
Jan 10, 15:17
Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency
Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein announces that he will run against Sepp Blatter and Jerome Champagne for the FIFA presidency this year.
Jan 6, 07:44
Michel Platini wants Sepp Blatter to leave FIFA
UEFA president Michel Platini has stated that he will not back Sepp Blatter or challenger Jerome Champagne in next year's FIFA presidential election.
Dec 9, 10:36
Greg Dyke: 'Re-electing Sepp Blatter will be mistake'
Greg Dyke insists that FIFA president Sepp Blatter should step aside and allow "younger men" to take over football's top job.
Sep 17, 13:45
Jerome Champagne to rival Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency
Frenchman Jerome Champagne, 56, confirms that he will stand against incumbent Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency next year.
Sep 15, 23:30
Sepp Blatter hints at new FIFA presidential challenge
FIFA president Sepp Blatter admits that he would consider running for another term when his comes to an end next year.
Feb 7, 12:59
Jerome Champagne proposes orange cards
Jerome Champagne, who is due to run for the FIFA presidency in 2015, wants orange cards and sin bins introduced in football.
Jan 20, 15:24
Jerome Champagne confirms FIFA presidency bid
Jerome Champagne confirms his bid to become the next FIFA president.
Jan 20, 12:08
