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For too long now, European football authorities have not taken the problem of racism in the game seriously and refuse to acknowledge how widespread the problem is.
Rio Ferdinand
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Rio Ferdinand
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: November 7
Association Football Player
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Film Producer
Soccer Player
Cambrewelle
Rio Gavin Ferdinand
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