often pointed to his lack of experience in a top executive position.
Others say Figo is only building himself up for future battles and not necessarily the May 29
election. The former Barcelona and Real Madrid winger maintains he is a serious candidate
because he loves football.
During his four terms as FIFA president, Blatter has faced down controversy and allegations of
corruption, financial mismanagement, and bribery for Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid, the mostcommented.
To each charge, Blatter has claimed his innocence and asked for proof from his accusers.
There have been some notable positive changes in the game during his tenure, like the Goal
Project that was meant for the development of infrastructure and grassroots football in poor
countries.
The 2010 hosting of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in Africa has also been attributed to
his willingness to maintain a rotation of the tournament across the globe.
Blatter assures that his mission and projects for FIFA are yet to be accomplished that is why he
in seeking a fifth term, which he is likely to obtain.
But how can we be sure he would be able to complete them during the next five years, and if
not, would he ask for a sixth term?
Except for some unforeseen social and political upheaval, those running against Blatter may
just be wasting their time in a futile race of which they already know the outcome.
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