Fifa's official in Brazil apology

BBC Monday 5th March, 2012

The secretary-general of football's world governing body (Fifa) has apologised to Brazil for his comments on preparations for the 2014 World Cup. Jerome Valcke made the apology in a letter to Brazil's sports ministry. Last week, Mr Valcke said Brazil needed a "kick up the backside" and appeared to be more concerned with winning the World Cup than...

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