Brazil legend Zico has said that he plans to stand as a candidate in the FIFA presidential election. “My candidacy will be a reaction to everything that we have seen. I believe that now the race is open to everybody. Everybody knows me, the way I work – I’m a guy not only known for my work in Brazil” Zico scored 48 goals in 71 appearances for his country. He coached Japan in the 2006 World Cup and has also managed Fenerbahce (Turkey), CSKA Moscow (Russia) and Olympiacos (Greece).