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Andrew Warshaw: How much longer can Teixeira survive?

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How long can Ricardo Teixeira possibly last as the increasingly tarnished head of the 2014 World Cup organising committee? Unpopular in his own country and embroiled in all manner of scandal, Teixeira is the great survivor.

While those around him – the latest being Brazilian Sports Minister Orlando Silva – have either resigned or been kicked out, Teixeira, like a cat with nine lives, seems to wriggle out of every crisis that envelops him and his country.

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Barcelona President Rosell gives his word on the state of the game in Europe

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By David Gold

October 28 – Barcelona President Sandro Rosell will be one of the star attractions at the International Football Arena’s (IFA) thirteenth conference next month in Zurich, where he will be discussing European football as part of a distinguished panel.

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Maracanã roof removed as $643 million modernisation continues

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By David Gold

October 28 – The iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, which will host the final of the 2014 World Cup, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games, has had the final piece of its famous roof removed.

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Henry and Beckham go head to head in MLS clash

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By David Gold

October 28 – The Major League Soccer (MLS) play offs have thrown up the marketing man’s dream – a game between David Beckham’s LA Galaxy and Thierry Henry’s New York Red Bulls.

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Marta heads up shortlist for Women’s World Player of the Year Award

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By David Gold

October 28 – FIFA and France Football have revealed the shortlists for the Women’s World Player of the Year and World Coach of the Year Awards, with Brazilian legend Marta bidding to win the player’s award for the sixth year running.

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The shareholders have spoken, says Buck as Chelsea suffer stadium freehold defeat

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By David Gold

October 27 – Chelsea have suffered defeat today at the hands of their supporters, after the Chelsea Pitch Owners refused to sell the freehold of the club’s Stamford Bridge stadium, which they currently lease to the Premier League side.

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Rebelo named as new Brazilian Sports Minister

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By Tom Degun in Guadalajara

October 27 – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has moved quickly to replace Sports Minister Orlando Silva after he yesterday resigned from his post amid corruption allegations by appointing Aldo Rebelo to the role less than 24 hours later.

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Get used to seeing us around, says Arsenal owner Kroenke

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By Andrew Warshaw

October 27 – The American powerbroker in charge at Arsenal today broke his silence by backing manager Arsène Wenger and declaring his commitment to the club.

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Fraud in football amounts to £100 million each year

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By Andrew Warshaw

October 27 – Fraud could account for more than £100 million ($160 million/€114 million) each year across the four English professional leagues and top Scottish league according to a new report.

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I want to be in Team GB, says Celtic’s Hooper

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By David Gold

October 28 – Celtic’s Gary Hooper has said that he would be keen to be a part of the British football team selected by Stuart Pearce at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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Tévez’s record fine halved

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By David Gold

October 28 – Carlos Tévez’s record £1 million (€1.13 million/$1.61 million) fine has been halved after the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) refused to back the Premier League club’s reasoning for the penalty.

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Rio drug testing lab under investigation following false positive test

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By Tom Degun

October 27 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratory in Rio de Janeiro is facing an investigation after it falsely reported that Brazilian beach volleyball player Pedro Solberg tested positive for doping.

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Meeting to decide on new CONCACAF general secretary

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By Tom Degun in Guadalajara

October 27 – A conference is currently underway here to decide on who will replace CONCACAF general secretary Chuck Blazer when the American steps down from his post on December 31 this year.

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Budweiser extends World Cup deal to 2022

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By David Gold

October 27 – Anheuser-Busch InBev SA has agreed to extend its World Cup sponsorship to the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, being held in Russia and Qatar respectively.

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Trouble ahead for Teixeira after Brazilian Sports Minister resigns

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By Tom Degun in Guadalajara

October 27 – Brazilian Sports Minister Orlando Silva today resigned from his post following the serious corruption allegations that emerged against him earlier this month.