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Marinakis and Olympiacos lead call for clubs to act on refugee and inclusion issues

By Paul Nicholson

September 6 – Olympiacos president Evangelos Marinakis, speaking at the Athens conference ‘Reinforcing, Crossing, and Transcending Borders: Soccer in a Globalized World’ sent a message to the world’s leading clubs saying “it is vital that they now accept their social responsibility towards their communities, and the world, by means of promoting specific actions and initiatives that can change the lives of everyday people.”

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Europe is clean on doping accusations, says UEFA integrity chief

By Andrew Warshaw at Soccerex, Manchester

September 5 – The UEFA official in charge of anti-doping procedures has played down alarming figures provided by the notorious Fancy Bears hacking group by insisting professional footballers are clean.

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German chiefs condemn pro-Nazi chanting at Czech World Cup qualifier

September 4 – German coach Joachim Low and his players have denounced a hardcore section of fans for their disgraceful pro-Nazi chanting during Friday night’s World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic.

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Greece’s Pas Giannina breaks down social barriers with refugee initiatives

September 4 – Today Olympiacos FC is hosting a conference in partnership with Harvard University promoting football’s social responsibility, particularly in relation to refugees and other vulnerable groups. The Greek giants aren’t the only club in the country who believe that football has a social duty and ability to be a great equalizer.

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Time running out for Villar as football marches on with Spain vs Italy WC qualifier

September 1 – One key figure will conspicuous by his absence when Spain take on Italy in the mother of all World Cup qualifiers on Saturday in Madrid.

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Caught in a Bear trap. WADA forced to scrap ADAMS upgrade and take $1.35m hit

By David Owen

August 31 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has been forced to scrap original plans for a new version of its ADAMS data management system at considerable expense.

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Taking a Chance? Webb sticks with law firm despite potential Arzuaga conflict

August 31 – Former FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb, the most high-profile official snared in the FIFAGate corruption scandal, has waived his legal right to so-called “unconflicted counsel”, agreeing to continue with his current law firm, according to local media reports in his native Cayman Islands.

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Spanish regions call for Villar to stand down, he demands payment of his RFEF wages

August 30 – Spain’s 19 regional federations and the government’s council for sport (CSD) have unanimously called for the resignation of Spanish FA (RFEF) president Angel Maria Villar (pictured), the former FIFA and UEFA powerbroker, following an emergency meeting.

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UEFA enrols Ronaldo, Messi and Pogba as it rolls out #EqualGame message

August 24 – Some of world football’s biggest stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba, are leading the #EqualGame campaign, a new digital and social media platform launched by UEFA to promote inclusion, diversity and accessibility to football.

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Former FIFA medical chief says steroid use should be banned, in all cases

August 24 – Steroids allegedly used by a string of players during the 2010 World Cup should be completely banned, according to FIFA’s former chief medical officer.

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FIFA condemns Fancy Bears hack and refuses to dance to their tune

By Andrew Warshaw

August 23 – FIFA has been quick to condemn the notorious hacking group Fancy Bears for releasing documents alleging that 25 players were allowed to take prohibited substances for medical reasons – known as Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) – at the 2010 World Cup.

Europe

Sampson vs Aluko: FA sticks by manager as PFA’s Taylor enters the fray

August 23 – The English Football Association is reported to be sticking by the coach of its national women’s team Mark Sampson despite fresh allegations that he made a racist remark towards striker Eniola Aluko.

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Fancy Bears lift lid on football doping, WADA suggests data has been doctored

By Andrew Warshaw

August 22 – The notorious cyber hacking group Fancy Bears, whose doping suspicions cast a dark shadow over athletics and cycling, has turned its attention to football with a damning list of allegations about drug cheats at the highest level.

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Sampson and FA feel the heat as Aluko refuses to be swept under the carpet

August 22 – Despite being cleared of any wrongdoing after one of his star players Eniola Aluko made a complaint to the English football authorities about “bullying and harassment”, the coach of the England women’s team Mark Sampson is back in the firing line.