Zico reckons he has chance to become next FIFA president

Photo taken Aug. 1, 2015 shows Brazilian soccer legend Zico giving an autographed ball to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Brasilia. The former Japan national team coach said in an interview with Brazilian television network Globo that he believes he is in with a chance of replacing Sepp Blatter after voicing his intention of running for the FIFA presidency. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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