Sepp Blatter has said he considers the recent racism controversy closed . The FIFA president was asked about a report in which former England captain David Beckham claimed that African players were "dirty" and had to be cleaned. `` We will wait for the outcome of the next step , '' said Blatter . Blatter says he felt hurt by the widespread criticism he received .
Sepp Blatter has said he considers the recent racism controversy closed . The FIFA president was asked about a report in which former England captain David Beckham claimed that African players were "dirty" and had to be cleaned. Blatter says he felt hurt by the widespread criticism he received .