Beckham eyed for top job
David Beckham is being considered as a future chairman of the English
FA in the aftermath of his country’s failed attempt to win the right to
host the 2018 World Cup.
According to a report in the News of the World on Sunday, the FA are
desperate to use Beckham to restore their reputation after losing out to
Russia in Thursday’s FIFA vote to pick the World Cup hosts.
The FA are aware that Germany, who hosted the 2006 World Cup,
benefited from having German legend Franz Beckenbauer promoting their
claims, while Michel Platini, now UEFA president, has helped France
improve their worldwide profile.
It is claimed the FA believe former Manchester United, Real Madrid
and England midfielder Beckham has the perfect combination of charm and
global recognition to bring respect back to the English game’s governing
body.
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