He has given up his day job to be Attorney General but Larry Mussenden is holding on to "the beautiful game".

The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) president is not relinquishing his leadership of that national sport governing body.

In fact, he intends to seek re-election for a second four-year term as the Island's soccer chief come September.

"I was elected for a particular term and I intend to serve that term and to serve as long as the BFA's affiliates wish to have me as their president," Mussenden confirmed to The Royal Gazette yesterday.

"Yes, I have determined that I will stand (for re-election) and the reason is that we have a number of issues which we have started working on and that I wish to see to fruition."

The 40-year-old lawyer was last week sworn in as Bermuda's new Attorney General in Premier Alex Scott's Cabinet reshuffle following the death of late Finance Minister Eugene Cox.

While some may have been speculating how Mussenden would juggle this latest responsibility, the senator at the centre of attention had already determined his way forward.

"Some people may think my plate is too full but I would like to say that I have withdrawn from private practice so my professional emphasis will be as the Attorney General but I will maintain my recreational pursuit in the administration of football," revealed the former criminal defence specialist at Wakefield Quin.

"I look at football as voluntary service and I'm looking to continue that. It is a serious matter and an important function but it also provides immense recreation for me . . . a balance in my life."

Regarding the wide-ranging football matters which he is eager to press ahead on, Mussenden said they include: the reinstatement of (regular) training for the senior national team; ensuring Bermuda competes internationally and becomes one of the best regional teams; establishing a fully-operational programme for girls; the BFA's acquisition of its own headquarters and technical centre; vastly improving Premier Division soccer and generally continuing his role as an advocate for football development in Bermuda.

While he is comfortable wearing "both hats", the new Attorney General acknowledged there "will be times when the views of the BFA are perhaps not shared by others outside of football, whether they be Government or not".

Should such situations arise, he added: "I have to be responsible and ensure I put forward the BFA's views and, if that difference is with the Government, I also have to be responsible in respecting the collective view of Government."

However, Mussenden is optimistic his ministerial elevation will help him to achieve "win-win" solutions wherever possible.

Asked if being brought inside the Cabinet means he is considering elective politics, he chuckled and replied: "We haven't reached that point. I've been appointed by the Premier and I'm going to concentrate on the task he has given me now."