There is no reason why a woman cannot replace Blatter: Brazilian women footballer Marta

Five-time World Player of the Year believes the new FIFA president must be capable

Five-time World Player of the Year Brazilian forward Marta Vieira da Silva believes a woman can succeed Sepp Blatter at the helm of FIFA which will result in greater funding for the women’s game especially in her home country Brazil, reported Sky Sports.

Marta, one of the most known players in women’s football, insists a person with the right credential should replace outgoing Blatter.

“Independent to a man or woman it’s about capacity,” said Marta.

“You need to have the knowledge of what needs to be done to improve the sport, so I have a preference for capability independent of whether it’s a man or woman.

“We need to find responsible people to correct the errors so football can continue to be a passion for people all around the world.”

The 29-year-old also expressed her wish that Brazil’s football federation (CBF) should allocate more funds to enhance the quality of the women’s game in her country.

“They give 90 percent of the money for men football’s, leaving very little for women,” she said. “They must show more love for women’s football.”

Meanwhile, UK Minister for Sport Tracey Crouch hopes to see positive changes in FIFA post-Blatter.

“I think Sepp Blatter's resignation was really the first step in a process of reform at FIFA,” she told Sky Sports News.

“If we are going to bring about real openness, transparency and accountability at FIFA then he had to go. I really hope whoever steps forward does so with a manifesto and commitment to really and completely reform FIFA and all its governance.”