FIFA boss Joao Havelange, who caused a storm in January by pledging the 2006 World Cup to Africa, has revealed that Rio de Janeiro will be on the shortlist to host the 2004 Olympics.
Rio on shortlist for Olympics
FIFA boss Joao Havelange, who caused a storm in January by pledging the 2006 World Cup to Africa, has revealed that Rio de Janeiro…
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