Bahraini footballer speaks to ITV News as Sheikh Salman denies allegations of torture

Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Oraibi has spoken to ITV News as the Fifa presidential candidate Sheikh Salman denies allegations of torture.

Sheikh Salman has been accused by Bahraini human rights groups of helping to identify players and other athletes involved in 2011 democracy protests.

He has denied the allegations.

Hakeem, who now lives in exile, told ITV News he was tortured and beaten for three hours.

He claims he was actually playing a match at the time of his alleged offence.

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