Madrid- Luis Figo has entered the race to become FIFA president determined to change an organization he describes as all too often associated with "scandal."
The former Real Madrid and Barcelona star revealed his intention to run against Sepp Blatter in an exclusive interview with CNN today.
The 42-year-old is renowned the world over after a distinguished 20 year playing career and arguably counts as the most credible threat yet to Blatter's 17-year stranglehold on soccer's top job.
Figo was twice voted world player of the year and represented Portugal 127 times, featuring at the World Cup in 2002 and 2006, as well as playing in three European Championships.
"I care about football, so what I'm seeing regarding the image of FIFA -- not only now but in the past years -- I don't like it," he told Alex Thomas in Madrid.
"I've been talking with so many important people in football -- players, managers, president of federations -- and they all think that something has to be done.
"Last year was the World Cup, I was in Brazil and I saw the reaction of all the fans regarding the image of FIFA and I think something has to be changed.
"Change in leadership, governance, transparency and solidarity, so I think it's the moment for that."
Courtesy: CNN
