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Live FIFA debate plans disrupted following withdrawals

Prince Ali bin al-Hussein and Tokyo Sexwale have withdrawn from a scheduled televised debate for FIFA presidential candidates.

A planned televised debate between FIFA presidential candidates is in turmoil after two attendees pulled out.

The forum was scheduled to be held at the European Parliament on Wednesday, but a live television broadcast has been canceled after Prince Ali bin al-Hussein and Tokyo Sexwale withdrew on Monday.

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa had previously confirmed he would not attend, while Gianni Infantino only submitted a video presentation, leaving Jerome Champagne as the only candidate scheduled to take part.