Brazilian football club drops 'Taliban warrior' campaign
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Top Brazilian football club Fluminense has asked its supporters and players to abandon an internet campaign encouraging them to pose as Taliban fighters and post the photos online.
The campaign began after the club was defeated in a match for the South American Copa Libertadores.
Supporters went on Twitter to ask players and other fans to "show their warrior spirit" and join the campaign.
In a statement, the club says the initiative glorifies terrorism.
Several players, including Brazilian international strike Fred, have posted photos with their faces partially covered by scarves with the club's colours.
Fluminense, who are the current Brazilian champions, are known by their fans as "a team of warriors".


















































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