FIFA have confirmed that elections to determine Sepp Blatter’s successor will go ahead on February 26.

The President of world football’s governing body has been suspended over corruption allegations, as has UEFA’s Michel Platini. Both men deny the charges.

FIFA have confirmed that elections to determine Sepp Blatter’s successor will go ahead on February 26.

The President of world football’s governing body has been suspended over corruption allegations, as has UEFA’s Michel Platini. Both men deny the charges.

Platini is still seeking to replace Blatter, but will not be allowed to campaign while he is serving his ban. However, he could be allowed to stand, provided he is not banned on the election date.

“Candidacies for the FIFA Presidency that are submitted in due time and form, but which relate to candidates who are subject to a (provisional or definite) ban from taking part in any football-related activity, will not be processed by the Ad-hoc Electoral Committee as long as such ban is valid and in force,” a statement from the Executive Committee confirmed.

“Should such a ban be lifted or expire before the FIFA presidential election, scheduled for 26 February 2016, the Ad-hoc Electoral Committee would decide, depending on the respective exact point in time, on how to proceed with the candidacy concerned.”

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