Figo backs FIFA presidential TV debate proposal


Football - Luis Figo launches FIFA Presidential Campaign Manifesto - Wembley Stadium - 19/2/15 Luis Figo as he launches his FIFA Presidential Campaign Manifesto Action Images via Reuters / Alex Morton Livepic

BERNE (Reuters) - FIFA presidential candidate Luis Figo is willing to take part in a live televised date with his three rivals, the former Portugal forward said on Monday.

British broadcasters BBC and Sky have suggested the hour-long debate which would also involve incumbent Sepp Blatter and the other challengers, Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan and Michael van Praag.

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