Brazilian former soccer star Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, better known as Pele (Photo: Reuters)
Football greats Franz Beckenbauer, Pele and Bobby Charlton have missed the first meeting of a FIFA task force implemented to suggest ways of improving football before the 2014 World Cup
FIFA says committee chairman Beckenbauer could not attend Tuesday's meeting for health reasons. Pele, who was appointed Beckenbauer's deputy, and Charlton were absent for unspecified reasons.
Former Brazil captain Cafu stood in for Pele.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter created the task force because he was unhappy at the quality of matches and entertainment at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The 22-member panel includes former players, World Cup referees and current administrators, including United States Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati.
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