Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has announced he will take up an official post with the world governing body FIFA.…
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona (PHOTO: FAcebook)
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has announced he will take up an official post with the world governing body FIFA.
Maradona made the announcement on his Facebook account along with a photo of him with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, reports Efe. Maradona declared: "Now it's official.
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"Finally I can fulfill one of the lifelong dreams; to work for a clean and transparent FIFA alongside people who really love football. Thanks to all who have encouraged me to face this new challenge!"
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The 1986 World Cup winner has said he will join FIFA as a sporting ambassador and that his aim is to clean up the Argentine Football Association.
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