8 football legends chosen by FIFA for Russia 2018 World Cup draw

The President of The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Mr Gianni Infantino has announced the selection 8 soccer legends for the 2018 World Cup draws scheduled to hold on December 1, 2017 in Australia.

Mr Infantina stated that he is hoping for a ‘magical’ final draw for the 2018 world cup.

"The Final Draw is an exciting moment for all of us football fans for obvious reasons. But it is also a magical one because it allows us to look ahead to the big emotions that await us during the World Cup while also bringing the spotlight to those who have made history," Infantino said on FIFA’s official website.

"It is a great line-up and I am delighted to have FIFA Legends from all of the former World Cup-winning countries represented in the Final Draw show."

The list includes mainly formers World Cup winners and great soccer players. Find below these football legends that will lead the process.

1.    Diego Maradona – Argentina

He was named FIFA player of the Century in 2010.
(The National)

 

2.    Diego Forlan – Uruguay

He was an all-round striker during his playing days.
(Daily Star)

 

3.    Laurent Blanc – France

He was the former Coach of Paris Saints German (PSG)
(Sky Sports)

 

4.    Gordon Banks – England

Gordon Banks is an English football legend.
(Daily Mirror UK)

 

5.    Cafu - Brazil

Cafu is a two-time World Cup winner (1994 & 2002)
(Cafu)

 

6.    Fabio Cannavaro – Italy 

He was the Captain of the Italian team that won the 2016 World Cup in Germany
(sports)

7.    Carles Puyol - Spain

He is known for Barca more than Spain.
(Youtube.com/Spain)

8.    Nikita Simonyan – Russia

Nikita Simonyan was a top striker of the former Soviet Union football team.
(FIFA.com)