Maradona rumored to want FIFA presidency
Published: 23 Jun. 2015, 20:49
Journalist Victor Hugo Morales says on Twitter that the Argentine soccer legend has confirmed he’s a candidate.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter announced this month that he would resign - four days after being elected for a fifth, four-year presidential term - amid a U.S. probe into $150 million in bribes allegedly paid to top soccer officials.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro immediately called for Maradona to replace him. Maradona has been a high-profile supporter of Venezuela’s government and a sharp critic of corruption in soccer.
AP
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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