FIFA deny racism claim

FIFA has dismissed the idea that it overlooked two Afro-Brazilian people as hosts for the World Cup draw because of the colour of their skin.

FIFA deny racism claim
Wed, 04 Dec, 2013 - 17:04

FIFA has dismissed the idea that it overlooked two Afro-Brazilian people as hosts for the World Cup draw because of the colour of their skin.

[comment]Lazaro Ramos and Camila Pitanga.[/comment]

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