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Russia 2018: October Island stadium gets OK but World Cup budgets kept tight

Kaliningrad stadium model

By Paul Nicholson
October 23 – Russia’s Ministry of Sports has agreed on the cost of construction for the Kalinigrad stadium, one of the last to start building. According to the Deputy Prime Minister of Kaliningrad region, Russia’s Ministry of Sports has agreed on the cost of construction for the Kalinigrad stadium, one of the last to start building. According to the Deputy Prime Minister of Kaliningrad region, Alexander Rolbinov, the cost should not exceed Ruble18.5 billion ($296 million).,

Andrew Warshaw: FIFA runners and riders jostle in the parade ring

The clock is ticking and the behind-the-scenes horsetrading is in full swing. But like a canny game of poker, nobody is revealing their hand until they are sure of their ground. With Monday night’s deadline for FIFA presidential candidates fast approaching, cards are being clasped tightly to chests in anticipation of who will emerge as challengers for Sepp Blatter’s crown.

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Man City face sanctions after fans reported for booing Champions League anthem

Man City fans

By Mark Baber
October 22 – Disciplinary proceedings have been opened over Manchester City fans booing of the Champions League anthem ahead of their 2-1 win over Sevilla on Wednesday evening.

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Dutch pass the ball to Henk Ten Cate after Euro2016 disaster

Henk Ten Cate

By Samindra Kunti
October 22 – The Dutch FA KNVB have appointed Henk Ten Cate as a special advisor to consider the future of Dutch football after a disastrous EURO2016 qualifying campaign that saw them fail to qualify for UEFA’s continental flagship event in France. They secured neither a top two finish or a play-off spot in their qualifying group.

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Former Mons president faces prison over alleged misuse of cash subsidies

Domenico Leone

By Samindra Kunti
October 22 – The former president of Belgian club RAEC Mons, Domenico Leone, is facing criminal prosecution as justice suspect him of misappropriating subsidies from the local authorities of up €1.2 million.

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Exclusive: Villar was lone voice opposing FIFA’s ‘name and shame’ vote

Angel Maria Villar

By Andrew Warshaw
October 22 – Angel Villar Llona, the controversial FIFA vice-president on a new list of prominent officials facing possible sanction for corruption or wrongdoing, tried to block this week’s ground-breaking move that gave ethics investigators freedom to publish the names of those being probed.

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CONCACAF axes Datisa smoothing path for Copa America 2016 in the US

By Paul Nicholson
October 22 – The day after CONCACAF announced their new Partner Code of Conduct to regulate and set protocols for working with outside partners, the confederation has revealed it is ending its relationship with Datisa, one of the sports marketing agencies at the centre of the bribery and money laundering scandals that have rocked football in the Americas.

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Orlando grows its football footprint with NWSL expansion franchise

Orlando Pride

By Paul Nicholson
October 22 – The National Womens’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the US has awarded a new franchise to Orlando Pride, owned and operated by Orlando City, itself a new franchise this season in the MLS.

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FIFA confirms ethics probe into Beckenbauer and Villar, verdict due

Franz Beckenbauer4

By Andrew Warshaw
October 21 – Frank Beckenbauer and Angel Villar Ilona, two names that have repeatedly been mentioned in unsubstantiated reports about alleged wrongdoing during their time with FIFA, have both been formally investigated by the ethics committee and are awaiting verdicts.

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AFC says no ‘done deal’ on marketing rights contract

AFC headquarter KL

By Paul Nicholson
October 21 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has released a statement rebutting reports that it has concluded an agreement with Lagardère Sports for an eight-year extension of their broadcast and marketing contract held via their World Sport Group agency.

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When the music stops where will Chelsea, Spurs and West Ham be playing?

Wembley calling?

By Mark Baber
October 21 – Whilst West Ham poured cold water on media reports Upton Park could serve as Tottenham’s replacement stadium whilst White Hart Lane is rebuilt, Martin Glenn, CEO of the Football Association, reaffirmed that the FA would be as “helpful as we can” in enabling a Wembley ground share for Chelsea and Tottenham.

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Palestine win back right to host Saudi World Cup qualifier in West Bank

Palestinian fans

October 21 – Palestinian football has won a decisive battle off the field over the contentious World Cup qualifier with Saudi Arabia and will host it on November 5.

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Chung now turns to CAS claiming ‘sabotage’ after Swiss court rejects FIFA complaint

Chung Mong-joon2

By Andrew Warshaw
October 21 – Former FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon’s hopes of taking over from Sepp Blatter are hanging by a thread after a Swiss court rejected his request to temporarily lift his six-year ban so that he can stand as a candidate at the election on February 26.

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Scala turns up FIFA reform heat and asks the SFr2m question

Domenico Scala3

By Andrew Warshaw
October 21 – Domenico Scala, the increasingly influential official who has the ultimate say in who can and can’t run for FIFA president, has delivered a potentially fatal blow to Michel Platini’s hopes of taking over from Sepp Blatter at the end of February in the event the Frenchman’s 90-day suspension is lifted.

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Russian Central Bank looks to get minted for 2018 World Cup

commemorative coins

October 21 – It may not end Russian economic problems when it comes to the ruble to dollar exchange rate, but the Central Bank of Russia is determined to take advantage of the 2018 World Cup in the country and issue commemorative currency.