Despite FIFA's image having taken a battering as a result of its well-publicised problems, he would keep FIFA's name and the FUT Coins organisation would remain in Zurich.
William Hill odds to win presidency: 8/15 (favourite)* William Hill odds for the other candidates: 6/4 Gianni Infantino; 8/1 Prince Ali; 66/1 Jerome Champagne; 66/1 Tokyo Sexwale. (Editing by Andrew Heavens) Smithy runs for FIFA President as James Corden resurrects Gavin and Stacey character for Sport Relief spoof | Daily Mail Online.
James Corden has brought back Smithy from Gavin and Stacey for a new Sport Relief sketch where the Essex handyman runs for the vacant FIFA presidency. As part of Sport Relief 2016, Smithy is joined by a host of football stars such as Pele, Steven Gerrard, Jose Mourinho and Sir Geoff Hurst. The video begins with an introduction from the planet's greatest ever player, Pele.
James Corden is joined by Steven Gerrard and Sir Geoff Hurst for a new Sport Relief sketch 'With the FIFA election coming up, I am Cheap FIFA Coins here to make an announcement,' says the Brazilian legend.‘I will not be running for the position of Fifa president because there’s a better man for the job. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you my choice to be the next president of FIFA, Neil Smith. Or... as he is known around the world, Smithy.’