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Cannavaro says Blatter 'slavery' claim exaggerated

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FIFA President Sepp Blatter listens during a news conference in Durban, November 23, 2007, ahead of Sunday's preliminary draw for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA)

July 12 (Reuters) - Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro said FIFA president Sepp Blatter went too far in comparing long-term contracts between footballer and their clubs as a form of "modern slavery."

"Slavery is a big word," the Real Madrid defender told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "Someone who signs a contract must respect it."

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