UN joins soccer leaders to rid sport of racism

John Heilprin, Associated Press

GENEVA (AP) — The ugly side of the beautiful game was exposed Thursday as the U.N.'s top human rights official joined football officials and players in calling for an end to the "crime" of racism in sport...

Africa 'deserves' more places at World Cup

Gerald Imray, Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Africa deserves more than five places at the World Cup, the Cameroon Football Federation president says...

FIFA's Blatter calls racism row 'closed'

theGrio

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter reckons he has apologized enough for his recent comments on racism that triggered a furor and considers the matter 'closed'...

FIFA leader Blatter: 'Sorry' for racism remarks

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LONDON (AP) - Blatter said he was sorry for the furor caused by his claim that racist abuse does not exist on the soccer field and that any racial incidents could be settled by a handshake at the end of a match...

FIFA president faces calls to resign in racism furor

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GENEVA (AP) - With his organization still reeling from corruption allegations, FIFA President Sepp Blatter faced calls for his resignation Thursday after saying racial abuse on the soccer field could be settled by a handshake and quickly forgotten...