David Beckham Backs Luis Figo for FIFA President
David Beckham has backed former Real Madrid teammate Luis Figo’s bid for FIFA president.
“I welcome the candidacy of my friend Luis for FIFA president,” Beckham said, as quoted by Fox Soccer.”Any successful organisation needs to have good people who are passionate about the game and want to do the best for fans.
“FIFA will only benefit from having a wide range of strong candidates present their visions for the game and it’s good to see people volunteer. I wish Luis and the other candidates well.”Figo is the only candidate in the election who was a former player; a candidates list that features FIFA Vice-President Prince Ali bin al-Hussein and Dutch football association chairman Michael van Praag.
78-year-old Sepp Blatter is seeking a fifth, four-year presidential term, at the scandal filled throne of footballs governing body.
Figo, who despite having little experience in football politics, is due to give the world insight into his FIFA vision at this week’s manifesto on Thursday.
When Beckham backs your bid, you know you’re off to a good start.
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