David Ginola has said he will not stand against Sepp Blatter on May 29 Fifa presidential election.
The ex-Newcastle and Spurs midfielder failed to secure the backing of five football associations, a requirement for standing in the election to head football's world governing body.
Ginola said it was unfortunate he will not be able to continue with his Fifa presidential candidacy.
Blatter, 78, is bidding for a fifth term in office since taking the post in 1998.
Dutch football chief Michael van Praag and former world player of the year and Barcelona winger Luis Figo have already named their five backers.
The Football Association has declared its support for Asian federation member Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein.
Prince Ali claims he has the required support for the vote in May.
In order to stand for election, candidates must have also played an active role in football administration in two of the past five years.
Ginola's campaign received £250,000 backing from a leading bookmaker.
Among his ideas were for the men's and women's World Cups to be played at the same time.
"Today I have mixed emotions," said Ginola. "There is disappointment, anger but there is also hope. I'm very proud of my campaign and the policies I proposed to reform football.
"If in the coming months and years even one of my ideas is discussed at the highest level then this will be a victory."
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