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KILLJOY Fifa wants to stop TV stations picking out “hot women” in the crowd at games.

Prudish bosses reckon too much World Cup airtime has been spent on pretty fans — and not enough focused on the action on the pitch.

Killjoy Fifa plans to stop TV stations picking out 'hot women' in the crowd
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Killjoy Fifa plans to stop TV stations picking out 'hot women' in the crowdCredit: AP:Associated Press

They have now ordered a crackdown after monitoring coverage.

Russia’s host broadcasters, in particular, have been accused of zooming in on female supporters.

A glamour model in the stands received close attention during the home nation’s opening game against Saudi Arabia.

Fifa’s diversity boss Federico Addiechi, asked about the cameras focusing on attractive supporters, said: “Some cases arose and they were pretty evident.”

Prudish bosses reckon too much World Cup airtime has been spent on pretty fans
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Prudish bosses reckon too much World Cup airtime has been spent on pretty fansCredit: Rex Features
Russia’s host broadcasters, in particular, have been accused of zooming in on female supporters
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Russia’s host broadcasters, in particular, have been accused of zooming in on female supportersCredit: Reuters
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A Colombia fan blows a kiss during last-16 clash against England
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A Colombia fan blows a kiss during last-16 clash against EnglandCredit: EPA
Fifa’s diversity boss Federico Addiechi aims to stamp out sexism
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Fifa’s diversity boss Federico Addiechi aims to stamp out sexismCredit: AFP
Fifa chief Federico Addiechi insists the world's governing body will 'take action against what is wrong'
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Fifa chief Federico Addiechi insists the world's governing body will 'take action against what is wrong'Credit: EPA
Brazil model Alessandra Ambrioso watches her team in the crowd
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Brazil model Alessandra Ambrosio watches her team in the crowdCredit: Splash News
TV cameras have been accused of focusing on 'hot women' in the crowd
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TV cameras have been accused of focusing on 'hot women' in the crowdCredit: Reuters

Addiechi defended the stance by football’s ruling body, saying it was keen to stamp out sexism.

He stopped short of saying it was now official policy to outlaw the telly practice, but he admitted: “This is one of the activities that we definitely will have in the future. It’s a normal evolution.”

He said it was not yet part of a “proactive campaign” but added: “We’ll take action against things that are wrong.”

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