Brazil 2014: "People should have demonstrated when Brazil was chosen, but not now" (Pelé)

News Tank Football - Paris - News #19585 - Published on

"We have nothing to do with corrupt politicians and thieves. It is not our fault. People should have demonstrated when Brazil was chosen to organise the World Cup, and not now that the tournament is very soon," said Pelé in Mexico City on 20/05/2014, concerning the protests against the costs of the World Cup (Brazil, 12/06 to 07/13/2014)...


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