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Maradona will run for FIFA president, claims close friend

The eccentric Argentine legend was Prince Ali bin al-Hussein's supporter during May's elections but Victor Hugo Morales says he now wants the job himself

Diego Maradona is planning to replace Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA, according to his close friend Victor Hugo Morales.

The legendary former Argentina footballer campaigned on behalf of Prince Ali bin al-Hussein during May's presidential election, which Blatter comfortably won.

However, a few days later Blatter unexpectedly quit amid increasing pressure on his job following 14 people being indicted over FIFA-related issues, including several members of the world football governing body.