By Ledgerhood Rennie BBC Sport, Monrovia

Why should I fight for something when I only want to help make a positive change? George Weah

George Weah has declared that he is no longer interested in vying for the presidency of the Liberian Football Association (LFA).

The former African and World Footballer of the Year told BBC Sport that his change of mind was prompted by the controversy over his eligibility to stand as a candidate.

"The LFA has rules and guidelines and I don't want to be the one to change them," Weah said.

"Why should I fight for something when I only want to help make a positive change?."

The LFA recently rejected Weah's appointment as president of local club Bassa Defenders on the grounds that he was not elected in accordance with the LFA's statutory guidelines.

Weah must serve as the president of a local club in order to be eligible for the LFA presidency.

"Do I have to fight to work [for Liberian football]? I am capable and have the qualifications," Weah insisted.

"I don't believe in corruption and will not bribe anybody for what I know and what I can do."

While saying he will continue to assist the development of Liberian football, Weah is keen to play a bigger role on the international stage.

"The international community has confidence in me and uses me in a lot of goodwill missions.

"I can only hope that one day my people will use me in the right way," he said.

There have been calls for Weah to seek the presidency of the country, with several people in Monrovia distributing leaflets which are demanding that he go into politics.

But it appears that Weah's future plans are in football.