London - Pele is supporting Sepp Blatter's bid to continue running world football as the Fifa president prepares for his toughest-ever election battle.
Blatter is taking on three rivals in Fifa's May election, including Pele's friend, Luis Figo, the former Portugal, Barcelona
and Real Madrid player.
But Pele is insistent that the 79-year-old Blatter should serve a fifth, four-year term despite lingering questions over Fifa's handling of ethics scandals.
Pele told The Associated Press: “Of course in life you must have some changes, but I will support Blatter, I think he is still has opportunity to do nice administration.”
The Brazilian, at a Subway sandwich store promotional event, insisted that “Blatter has more experience” than his rivals.
The Fifa president is chosen by a ballot of Fifa's 209 member associations.
Sapa-AP