Belgium football federation dropped plans for using rapper Damsco

He was going to be used to sing the country's official World Cup anthem

The Belgium federation announced the decision on Friday afternoon

Belgium's football federation has dropped plans for a rapper known for using obscene and misogynistic lyrics to produce its official World Cup song.

The federation on Friday said it 'deplored to the utmost' the controversy that has arisen over its choice and that it is terminating its plans to work with the rapper Damso 'by mutual agreement'.

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It also apologised 'to all people who felt offended, discriminated against or undermined'.

The Belgian FA will not change its mind on selecting Damso to produce their World Cup song

The move came amid pressure from pro-women groups,

Belgian vice premier Alexander De Croo told Parliament on International Women's Day that the Royal Belgian Football Association should 'choose a role model that inspires, not one that discriminates'.

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The Belgian FA has said that it will not be taken 'hostage' by pro-women groups over the matter

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