In a statement, cited by IOGT-International, FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke says: Alcoholic drinks are part of the Fifa World Cup, so we’re going to have them. Excuse me if I sound a bit arrogant but that’s something we won’t negotiate.

No, we do not excuse your arrogance, says Mr. Sven-Olov Carlsson, President of IOGT International, and we cannot accept that Fifa is willing to jeopardize the fun of the game, the safety of children and families and the positive social development in Brazilian society.

As the President of IOGT International, Sven-Olov Carlsson, points out, Fifa should take a good, hard look at its own Corporate Social Responsibility because words should be followed by deeds.

If FIFA thinks that alcoholic drinks are part of the FIFA World Cup, maybe FIFA should have a board meeting to reconsider its Corporate Social Responsibility.

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