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"Russia will support the UEFA General Secretary, Infantino,
in the FIFA presidential elections, if the head of UEFA Platini
is unable to take part," Mutko told R-Sport news agency.
On Monday, the UEFA executive committee supported Infantino's
candidacy to take part in the FIFA presidential elections.
Platini has also put himself forward, but was later suspended
for 90 days by the FIFA ethics committee due to an investigation
into corruption at world football's governing body.
"We are full of determination to support Michel Platini, this is
a legendary footballer, who is in his third term as UEFA
president, and a person who could do everything to run world
football," said Mutko.
"If Platini is unable to prove his innocence and is unable to
return, then we will back Gianni Infantino as the European
candidate. If Michel returns to the race, then Infantino will
drop out," the Minister added.
The FIFA presidential elections will take place on Feb. 26, 2016
in Zurich.
(Editing by Rex Gowar)
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