Ricardo Teixeira out as head of Brazilian soccer
Monday, March 12, 2012
SAO PAULO (AP) -- Ricardo Teixeira is stepping down as head of the Brazilian soccer federation and the 2014 World Cup organizing committee. The decision ends his contentious 23-year stint in charge of soccer in Brazil.
Teixeira had taken a medical leave of absence last week, but on Monday the Brazilian federation said he is leaving for good to look after his health.
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