Who was Blatter’s predecessor as FIFA President?
Michel Platini
João Havelange
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Joseph S. Blazer
Answer
João Havelange, Blatter's predecessor as FIFA President, was a Brazilian lawyer and sports administrator who led the organization from 1974 to 1998. During his tenure, Havelange oversaw significant expansion and commercialization of FIFA, including the establishment of the FIFA World Cup as a major global sporting event and the creation of new competitions such as the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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