A spokesman for Blatter, however, said the accusation was "ridiculous". Solo, a World Cup winner and two-time Olympic champion, made the allegation in the sideline of the Web Summit being held in Lisbon. She said sexual harassment at the hands of male officials was a common problem in women's football.Oh boy: US goalkeeper Hope Solo told Portuguese newspaper: “I had Sepp Blatter grab my ass.” Blatter spox says claims are "ridiculous"
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"I have seen this all of my career and I would like to see more athletes speak about their experiences," said Solo. "It's out of control, not just in Hollywood but everywhere," she added in reference to the firestorm of sexual harassment allegations in entertainment, politics and sport ever since the scandal involving Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein unfolded. Blatter was president of Fifa from 1998 until 2015 until he was banned for corruption.'He grabbed my a**': US footballer Hope Solo accuses Sepp Blatter of groping her during 2013 Ballon d’Orhttps://t.co/tdWe8rL6h7 pic.twitter.com/iteT9vbSea
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