Diego Maradona appointed as FIFA ambassador

FIFA president (L) and Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona has been given an ambassador role by FIFA. Maradona, 56, led Argentina to a World Cup title in 1986 but has been a harsh critic of of the game's governing body over the years. However, the former Boca Juniors and Barcelona man announced his new role with the organisation via his Facebook page on Thursday.
"Now it's official," Maradona said on his account. "Finally I can fulfill one of the lifelong dreams; to work for a clean and transparent FIFA alongside people who really love football."
Maradona is also set to be offered a similar role with former club Napoli once he has settled his tax affairs with the Italian authorities.
Maradona made 90 appearances for Argentina, scoring 34 goals in his stories international career.
Source: ESPN