Argentina’s federation embarrassed by seduction manual

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA » Argentina’s Football Federation is trying to contain an embarrassing scandal after it handed out a manual that includes advice on how to seduce Russian women during the World Cup.

The manual was handed out to journalists, players and coaches during a free course about the Russian language and culture organized by the national federation. It included a section under the title: “What to do to have a chance with a Russian girl.”

The advice included lines like: “Make sure you’re clean, smell good and dress well.” It also said that Russian woman don’t like to be seen as objects. “Because Russian women are beautiful many men only want to sleep with them...the advice is to treat the woman in front of you as if she is someone of value,” it says. Another extract said “don’t worry, there are many pretty women in Russia and not all are good for you. Be selective.”

The AFA said Wednesday that the material was included by mistake.