Diego Maradona has marked himself as a potential replacement for FIFA president Sepp Blatter, according to Victor Hugo Morales, a long-time associate of the football legend.
The Uruguayan journalist provided news of Maradona's intentions as the world football governing body prepares to elect a new leader. The extraordinary election comes in the wake of investigations by the FBI into alleged corruption within the organisation. With Blatter planning to resign, a new leader is needed.
"He told me he was going to run for president of FIFA and authorised me to inform," said Morales, reported by Reuters (h/t Yahoo).