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The move enraged not only the opposition but also the Brazilian football federation, which responded by suggesting the act was a "provocation to a rival and disrespects the game", one punishable by a yellow card.

The team's World Cup preparation plans - nothing too fancy, mainly more time together in a centralised camp - were beyond the federation's finances.

The Turkish federation told the European Commission it had withdrawn its bid on 23 September.

The 31-year-old's federation have rejected her claims that she was blocked from joining the team camp before the championships for refusing to sign its code of conduct.

A World Cup the federation has been pointing to for years is just nine months away and much is riding on the U.S. team’s performance.