(CNN)Brazilian great Zico is the latest former professional footballer intent on succeeding FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Frenchman
David Ginola and Portugal's Luis Figo both threw their hats into the
ring ahead of last month's presidential election, only to both
ultimately pull out of the race.
Blatter went on to be re-elected for
a fifth term, before announcing his resignation following the launch of
separate investigations by the U.S. and Swiss authorities into alleged
corruption within FIFA.
The election of
Blatter's successor is believed to be set for December, and former
Brazil star Zico, whose full name is Arthur Antunes Coimbra, wants to
shake up the way world football is run.
"I
would like to confirm the decision to be a candidate," Zico told a news
conference in Rio de Janeiro. "I feel I am capable. For sure, certain
rules need to change.
"It's sad for our
sport to see what is happening in football today -- the corruption...
and the hard work of many other good people wasted.
"I see it as my duty to use my experience and knowledge to try and stand for the presidency."
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