11:16  ,  June 22, 2015

Maradona to run for FIFA President

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will run in the election for the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) President, reported 10ahora.com.ar.

Even though 79-year old Joseph “Sepp” Blatter was recently elected FIFA President for a fifth term, several days later he announced his plans to leave the organization. 

The FIFA President snap election is slated for December 16.

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