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A British tabloid journalist has been arrested in South Africa for his role in what police say was an “orchestrated” attempt to undermine World Cup security.
National police commissioner Bheki Cele said Simon Wright, a Sunday Mirror journalist, admitted to harboring and interviewing England supporter Pavlos Joseph while police searched for him.
The uncredentialed Joseph entered the dressing room after England’s 0-0 draw with Algeria.
Joseph gave an exclusive interview to the Sunday Mirror afterward, claiming he was directed to the England locker room when he asked a security guard where he could find a toilet. He was quoted in the newspaper telling David Beckham that England’s performance wasn’t good enough.
The Associated Press
