Blatter Addresses FIFA’s Stance On Olympics

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Blatter Addresses FIFA’s Stance On Olympics
Unprofessional Foul found this 7/24/2008 on theoriginalwinger.com [flag]
With all the confusion surrounding the 2008 Olympics, FIFA President Sepp Blatter has released an official statement regarding club’s responsibilities to allow their under contract players that are under 23 years of age to join up with their respective National Teams. Via FIFA.com In its official statement, FIFA states that “the principle is that each team can field ... [link]

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