Brazil 2014: Exclusive Adidas 2014 World Cup t-shirt designs accused of inciting "sex tourism"

News Tank Football - Paris - News #15365 - Published on 27/02/14 at 14:19
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The German brand Adidas announced the withdrawal of the sales of two t-shirt designs launched in the United States for the 2014 World Cup on 25/02/2014. They have been accused by the Brazilian authorities as encouraging "sex tourism."

On one design, the image of a heart that accompanies the slogan "I love Brazil" resembles the upside down...

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