Bin Hammam tells Blatter “it’s time to go.”

The Qatari is the only plausible candidate to stand against the Swiss, who has become increasingly unpopular in recent times, particularly after awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

Bin Hammam said: “Thirty-five years in one organization is quite long time. No matter how clean you are, honest or how correct you are, still people will attack you. You are going to be defenseless. That is why I believe change is the best thing for the organization.”