Fifa: Michel Platini confirms he will stand for presidency

Uefa president Michel Platini has confirmed he will be a candidate to be the next president of Fifa.

The 60-year-old former France and Juventus midfielder declared his bid after receiving indications of support from four continental confederations.

Polling for the election takes place on 26 February, after Sepp Blatter stood down as a result of a corruption crisis at world football's governing body.

The 79-year-old Swiss has been in charge of Fifa since 1998