Luis Figo Has Announced He Is Going To Stand For FIFA Presidency

Former Portugal international Luis Figo has announced he is going to stand for FIFA presidency.

The 42-year-old has the support of five FIFA member federations - the minimum requirement needed for a candidate to enter May's vote.

Figo is the second high-profile former player to enter the race after David Ginola declared his intention to run earlier in the month - although the former Newcastle and Tottenham winger is yet to secure the support of five federations.

I'm delighted to announce my candidacy for the FIFA Presidency. Football has given me so much during my life & I want to give something back
— Luís Figo (@LuisFigo) January 28, 2015

Figo's standing means there should now be at least four candidates in the contest after nominations close on Friday.

As well as incumbent president Sepp Blatter and Figo, Jordan's Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein and Dutch FA president Michael van Praag are standing.

Another candidate is French former diplomat Jerome Champagne, who is yet to get the support he needs but could do so.

Source: Sportsmail
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