Ali bin al-Hussein formally submitted his candidature for the Fifa presidency yesterday and claimed the crisis that has engulfed the world governing body is an “opportunity for change.”

Hussein lost against Sepp Blatter in the election in May and has secured the five nominations needed to run but has not made public the associations backing him.

He said: “This time of crisis at Fifa is an opportunity for positive change.

“A better future will only come if ideas turn into action — and that will only happen if Fifa has the right leadership. I am confident that Fifa can emerge from this difficult period with its reputation restored and become (an) organisation that is once again viewed with respect.”

He also emailed the heads of all of Fifa’s member associations saying the “dark cloud” over Fifa’s leadership should not overshadow the good work done.