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Our World: Romario Tackles Brazil

17/05/2013 GMT

Romario Tackles Brazil

BBC News - Our World, Romario Tackles Brazil

Why Romario is one of the biggest critics of Brazil's forthcoming World Cup preparations.

With exclusive access to the footballing politician, Tim Franks investigates why one of Brazil's World Cup heroes is shooting down the BRIC giant's moment of glory.

World Cup winning footballer, Romario, has become an outspoken politician and one of the biggest critics of Brazil's forthcoming World Cup preparations. He has condemned corruption, exploitation and even the links between the powers at the top of Brazilian football and that country's fascist past. With exclusive access to the footballing politician, Tim Franks investigates why one of Brazil's World Cup heroes is shooting down the BRIC giant's moment of glory before a ball has even been kicked.

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