Football legend Diego Maradona said that Sepp Blatter is afraid of losing the upcoming FIFA presidential elections because the organization can no longer buy votes. The Argentine expressed his support for Jordan's Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein, who, along with Luis Figo and Michael van Praag, will try to overthrow the current FIFA president on May 29. "I am very happy to be part of this electoral team and to be able to travel the world spreading the ideas of a prince who undoubtedly would serve world football," Maradona told Diario Popular. "Blatter is afraid because FIFA candidates are no longer allowed to buy votes. He was the person who could do it, but now - not anymore." "So, let's believe that the time for change has come. We will make FIFA better for everyone." "I know what Al-Hussein has done in his country and what he can still do. I have always said that FIFA is in the hands of people who don't even like football." "They always looked at it as a business, so now we will change the leadership so that football can progress." Maradona also shared his thoughts at a press conference in Colombia. "Blatter does completely unnecessary things," added the Argentine. "He believes he is the most powerful in the football world, even though he has never kicked a ball." "So, I will support the prince. I believe we have a lot of chances to kick Blatter out, there is no doubt about it."
