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Korean Chung pulls out of race for FIFA presidency

Korean Chung pulls out of race for FIFA presidency
Korean Chung pulls out of race for FIFA presidency
"It is now time to officially withdraw my candidacy for the next FIFA president."
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South Korea's Chung Mong-Joon on Monday pulled out of the race for the presidency of global soccer body FIFA due to a ban from the sport.

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"Because of the ethics committee's unjust sanctions, I will have to miss the Oct. 26 deadline to file my candidacy," Chung said in a statement.

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