Unsurprisingly, Jordan's Prince Ali announced Wednesday his candidacy for the presidency of FIFA following his unsuccessful bid to dethrone incumbent Sepp Blatter earlier this year.
"I ran because I believe that FIFA needs change and I had the courage to fight for change when others were afraid," Ali said, according to The Jordan Times.
After winning re-election in a 133-73 vote in May, outgoing President Blatter announced his resignation as FIFA became embroiled in the largest controversy in its history. Seven FIFA officials were arrested and the corruption investigation is ongoing.
"I stand with the people who love football as I do, people who love justice and fair play, people who know in their hearts the power of the sport to change lives for the better. Friends, I stand here in this ancient place in the timeless heart of Amman to once again launch my candidacy for the presidency of FIFA," Ali said.
"I do not believe that FIFA can give this sport back to the people of the world without new leadership, untainted by the practices of the past. It will be a difficult task. We must overcome deep-seated corruption and political deal-making."
On Twitter, many expressed their support for the prince, creating the hashtag #AliForFIFA.
And of course, some were critical as well.
Ali is currently the president of the Jordan Football Association. UEFA President Michel Platini of France and Asia's former vice-president Chung Mong-joon of South Korea have also announced their candidacy. Candidates must officially register by Oct. 26 with nominations from at least five national associations.