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Ecclestone backs Blatter, criticises America
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F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has given a controversial interview backing FIFA president Sepp Blatter and criticising America. Speaking on Russian television network RT, Ecclestone was asked about Formula One being "too democratic", to which he replied: "I don’t think there’s any place for democracy ... Anywhere." Ecclestone was then asked whether Blatter should have stated his intention to step down, with the FIFA president facing a criminal investigation over a payment made to UEFA president Michel Platini, with both men currently suspended. FIFA has been rocked by allegations of corruption, but Ecclestone says he is a supporter of Blatter....
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