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David Beckam and Jose Mourinho supports Luis Figo for the position of FIFA president


Luis Figo's announcement last month to run for the position of FIFA president has met with supports coming people like David Beckam and Jose Mourinho
David Beckham, a well celebrated Football Star has publicly announced his support for his former teammate, Luis Figo to become the next FIFA president. Figo goes up against Blatter (the current FIFA president), Ali Bin Al Hussein (the Prince of Jordan), and Michael van Pragge (the Dutch FA president).

"I welcome the candidacy of my friend Luis for FIFA president," Beckham said.

"Any successful organization needs to have good people who are passionate about the game and want to do the best for fans"

Also, Jose Mourinho said concerning Luis' bid that: "Luis Figo's candidacy is a great step forward for football. His career over many years grants a better future for FIFA"

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