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Van Praag withdraws from FIFA presidential race

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Dutch Football Association president Michael van Praag has announced his withdrawal from the race to become the next FIFA president.

Michael van Praag has withdrawn from the race to become the next FIFA president and thrown his support behind Prince Ali bin Al Hussein.

The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) president announced his intention to step aside on Thursday, having previously been one of four candidates for the elections.

Along with Luis Figo and Prince Ali, Van Praag has called for a change at the top of football's world governing body - believing the time has come for current incumbent Sepp Blatter to end his tenure.