FIFA 'not discussed' cancelling Confed Cup

"To date, neither FIFA nor the local organising committee have ever discussed any such possibility of cancelling the FIFA Confederations Cup," FIFA said in a statement sent to Reuters.

In a later statement it added: "FIFA in constant contact with all stakeholders, including teams. FIFA has not received any requests to leave Brazil, from any team.

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