Brazil turn to FIFA in Elber row

Leo Spall13 April 2012

Brazil have asked FIFA to intervene on their behalf so that Bayern Munich striker Elber can join the national team in the Copa America tournament that starts in Colombia tomorrow.

Citing fears of violence in the war-torn South American country, Bayern have refused to release Elber to play in the competition.

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