Luis Figo Luis Figo and Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein have announced that they have met the minimum requirement of five nominations from national associations in their bids for Fifa presidency. The former Portugal star and the president of the Jordanian FA are among six men who have confirmed their intention to stand for office at May’s election, including current president Sepp Blatter.
All candidates needed to enter the names of five national FAs which were willing to nominate them for election ahead of the deadline for January 29 at midnight, and Figo revealed that he met the requirement on Thursday. “I am very happy to confirm that my six nominations were delivered to Fifa this week ahead of the deadline,” the ex-Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter winger announced via Twitter. “I'd like to thank my colleagues and friends from the nominating FAs and across the football family who have already given me their backing.”
All candidates needed to enter the names of five national FAs which were willing to nominate them for election ahead of the deadline for January 29 at midnight, and Figo revealed that he met the requirement on Thursday. “I am very happy to confirm that my six nominations were delivered to Fifa this week ahead of the deadline,” the ex-Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter winger announced via Twitter. “I'd like to thank my colleagues and friends from the nominating FAs and across the football family who have already given me their backing.”
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