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Luis Figo nominated for FIFA President
Former Real Madrid and Barcelona footballer Luis Figo has announced his candidacy for FIFA President. Figo announced his intention to run for FIFA President the day before the application deadline.
He became a rival of the current head of the federation Joseph Blatter, Jordanian Prince Ali, former Ajax director Michael van Praag and French diplomat Jérôme Champagne.
“I look at FIFA's reputation now and it doesn't suit me. Football deserves better,” said Luis Figo. (English.)
- Luis Figo at the beginning of his career played for the Portuguese Sporting, then moved to Barcelona, and then suddenly went to the main competitors of the Catalans - Real Madrid. In addition, Figo played for the Italian Inter. With Real Madrid, he won the Champions League in 2002. In 2000, Luis Figo was given the Golden Ball - a prize for the best football player in the world.