GENEVA - Two would-be FIFA presidents stepped up campaigning on Friday after nominations closed to challenge Sepp Blatter for the most powerful job in world football. Trent Brown Jersey .Luis Figo identified the five national federations that formally nominated him, and FIFA Vice-President Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan pledged not to dodge my responsibility if elected to lead the scandal-hit governing body.Portugal great Figo said in a statement he received the endorsement of Denmark, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Poland.He was also backed by his own national federation before the entry deadline on Thursday.Figo joined Dutch federation president Michael van Praag in having nominations only from Europe, where opposition to Blatter is focused.Blatter, who has headed FIFA for 17 years, has not said which five of FIFAs 209 members nominated him for the May 29 election.The 42-year-old Figo has little track record in football politics, and was a surprise entry this week.It has been a great start — my thanks to everyone concerned, the former Barcelona and Real Madid playmaker said.I would like to thank my colleagues and friends from the nominating FAs and across the global football family who have already given their backing to my campaign, and sent messages encouraging me in this mission.Blatter is strongly favoured to win a fifth presidential term from members who show little desire for change, despite bribery and election scandals implicating several of his colleagues on the ruling executive committee.On the 78-year-old Blatters watch, the World Cup has been a huge commercial success. FIFA has built a $1.5 billion cash reserve, and distributed around $200 million from 2014 World Cup profits in bonus payments to federations and continental confederations.UEFA is the only one of FIFAs six continental bodies actively campaigning against Blatter.Van Praag named the five European associations nominating him, at his campaign launch on Wednesday: Belgium, the Faeroe Islands, Romania, Scotland and Sweden.England has said it is formally backing Prince Ali, the FIFA vice-president for Asia who shapes as the only non-European in the contest.Prince Ali issued a statement on Friday saying he was prepared to accept accountability at all times.I will not attempt to shift blame or dodge my responsibility for the actions of FIFA, said the 39-year-old prince, who is president of Jordans FA.Prince Ali said he plans a news conference next week in London, and to spend time meeting federation leaders and hearing from football stakeholders before publishing his manifesto.This approach to my election campaign reflects my approach to the FIFA presidency — honest, open and collegiate, he said.Prince Alis campaign also has European roots. He has been encouraged to run by UEFA President Michel Platini, and his statement on Friday was issued by consultants also retained by UEFA.Former FIFA official Jerome Champagne, a longtime Blatter ally from France, also sought to enter the race, though he has not confirmed if he submitted nomination papers.Former France player David Ginola said Friday he failed to secure the required nominations, ending a short-lived and largely shambolic campaign. Ginola was paid 250,000 pounds ($380,000) to run by a sponsoring betting firm, itself a possible breach of FIFAs code of ethics.It could be two weeks before the official field of candidates is confirmed.FIFA has created an election oversight panel, led by its audit committee chairman Domenico Scala, which will validate nomination papers and receive vetting reports from FIFAs ethics committee. Jordan Matthews Jersey . The San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders are giving it a try, too. Jordan Matthews Patriots Jersey . 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Our record says what we are, but we are a far better team than what we were previously.Marshawn Lynch scored on a pair of first-half touchdown runs, Bruce Irvin intercepted Derek Carrs pass and returned in 35 yards for another score and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Raiders 30-24 on Sunday.The loss was expected. There was a reason the Raiders were more than two-touchdown underdogs going on the road to face the defending Super Bowl champions. But Oakland made the second half uncomfortable for Seattle and nearly got the bounce it needed to have one more chance at the victory in the final minutes.This thing is starting to turn, interim Oakland coach Tony Sparano said. Were playing better and better here as we go on. Weve just got to get all phases to play better so that we can get the feeling of what its like to be in their locker room right now.Down 24-3 at halftime, the Raiders twice pulled within one score. Oakland got a spark from its special teams when Denico Autry blocked Jon Ryans punt on the first possession of the second half and Brice Butler recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. It was the first punt block for a touchdown against Seattle since 2003 and the second for Oakland in the past two seasons.After another brief possession by the Seahawks, T.J. Carrie returned Ryans punt 27 yards to the Seattle 30. Carr hit Darren McFadden for 23 yards and on fourth-and-goal at the 1, Rivera hauled in a pass at the back of the end zone to cut Seattles lead to 24-17.Then down 30-17 in the fourth quarter, Carr led one more scoring drive hitting Rivera again on a 1-yard TD with 1:52 left to pull within six. Sebastian Janikowskis onside kick was misplayed by Seattles Cooper Helfet, but Jermaine Kearse fell on the loose ball and Seattle ran out the clock to hand the Raiders (0-8) their 14th straight loss dating to last season.I know you all would like it easier and smoother and cleaner and all that, but its a battle. Suck it up, Seattle coach Pete Carroll said.Oakland could not overcome its first-half mistakes that included two interceptions by Carr. IIrvin tipped Carrs pass intended for James Jones, located the ball in the air then beat Carr to the pylon for his first career touchdown. Adrian Clayborn Jersey. Later in the first half, Richard Sherman got his first interception of the season, getting better position than Andre Holmes on a back-shoulder pass and pulling in the pick with his left hand. T.J. Carrie also fumbled a kickoff that Hauschka recovered.In the first half, I was doing too much, Carr said. In the second half, I came out and was like, You know what, Ive just got to do my job and trust everyone else will do theres and all these things. You saw how we battled in the second half.Carr was 24 of 41 for 194 yards passing, but the Raiders had no run game. Already the worst in the NFL, Oakland finished with 37 yards rushing.Lynch finished with 67 yards rushing and another 76 receiving, but the day could have been far more productive for Seattles bulldozing back. Lynch had gains of 43, 20 and 11 yards on either runs or passes called back by penalties. He scored on a 3-yard run on Seattles opening drive, carrying Oakland defenders and teammates into the end zone. His 5-yard run at the end of the first half gave the Seahawks a 21-point lead that seemed plenty comfortable at the time.Not all was perfect for Seattle. Russell Wilson struggled through one of his worst passing games and the Seahawks failed to capitalize on numerous chances to rout the winless Raiders. Wilson was 17 of 35 passing for 179 yards with stretches of inconsistency. Seattle was also limited by injuries including three starters on the offensive line out at one point of the second half.Whatever I was trying to do, it just wasnt working, Wilson said. But, the thing is, we won.NOTES: Janikowski hit from 48 yards in the first quarter, but missed a 51-yarder on the final play of the first half. ... It was the second time this season Oakland has been held to less than 50 yards rushing as a team. Raiders were held to 25 yards in Week 1 by the Jets. ... Seattle paid tribute to the recent school shooting at Marysville-Pilchuck High School with a moment of silence before the game and MP decals on the Seahawks helmets. 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