Beckham condemns 'appalling' Blatter racism comments

Former England captain David Beckham has condemned Sepp Blatter’s comments on racism as “appalling” and a backward step for football.

Beckham condemns 'appalling' Blatter racism comments

Former England captain David Beckham has condemned Sepp Blatter’s comments on racism as “appalling” and a backward step for football.

Blatter has come under fire in the past 48 hours after claiming in two television interviews that racism on the pitch could be settled with a post-match handshake.

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