Luis Figo pledges to rebuild Fifa’s tarnished image

Luis Figo has pledged to restore Fifa’s reputation if he is elected president in May by rebuilding the governing body’s credibility.

The 42-year-old former Portugal international and world footballer of the year unveiled his manifesto for election at a press conference at Wembley Stadium yesterday.

While outlining a range of proposals, the only former player standing against serving president Sepp Blatter stressed his priority is to repair an image seen by many as being tarnished.