Ricky Martin to help choose World Cup song

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Ricky Martin has been confirmed by world soccer governing body FIFA as a judge of a contest to choose a song for the official 2014 World Cup album.

"I am extremely happy and humbled that I was asked to launch this special contest where fans have an opportunity to co-write the final version of the song with me," Martin said.

"I think it is a brilliant idea and I'm grateful to be part of this important initiative."

He won worldwide international acclaim with the hit La Copa De La Vida at the 1998 World Cup in France.

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