June 3, 2015 12:44 PM

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Sepp Blatter's resignation opens new FIFA President race

Sepp Blatter's shock resignation has opened up a new race for FIFA President with a mission to reform football's scandal-tainted world body. The names of UEFA president Michel Platini, Prince Alibin al Hussein, who challenged Blatter in a vote last Friday, and Portuguese football great Luis Figo were immediately pushed forward. Indian American Sunil Gulati, who is currently serving a record third term as President of the US Soccer Federation, could also be in the race to replace Sepp Blatter as the new FIFA chief. But no figure made an official declaration. Brazilian football legend Pele called for "honest people" to clean up world football hereafter the resignation of Blatter. Speaking to the BBC on the sidelines of the New York Cosmos friendly match with Cuba in Havana, the 74-year-old three-time World Cup winner said FIFA must change after the corruption scandal that has rocked football's governing body.

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