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Mexico open Gold Cup defence against aspiring Dominican Republic

June 13 – Mexico approach the 2025 Gold Cup with typical confidence, having secured early silverware through March’s Concacaf Nations League triumph – a psychological boost that sets them up beautifully for the right to be called Kings of the Region.

Mexican supporters groups fearful of ICE agents

Caliente.mx bets on GC being a winner

‘This is Ours’: Concacaf kicks off Gold Cup campaign

Pochettino’s American Nightmare: When $6m buys you four straight defeats

Los Angeles’ immigration crisis threatens city’s Gold Cup and Club World Cup involvement

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Mihir Bose: Marcel Schmid bravely predicts women’s football will influence the male game

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The theme of this year’s International Football Arena (IFA) conference, Football: from craze to madness, may suggest we face a sporting Armageddon. But Marcel Schmid, the man whose brainchild the conference is, refuses to take a pessimistic view of the state of the game.

“The football world is upside down, but the world is upside down, isn’t it?,” he says. “It is not only football in a state of chaos,

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Playing in Team GB risks Scotland’s independence, warns Brown

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By David Gold

October 21 – Former Scotland player and manager Craig Brown (pictured) has warned that Scottish players choosing to play for Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games will be placing the country’s independence in world football in jeopardy.

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FIFA to reopen ISL case, Blatter announces

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By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich

October 21 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter today unveiled an unprecedented “road map to reform” to help football’s battered world governing body get back on its feet after years of mistrust and deceit.

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Marcel Schmid bravely predicts women’s football will influence the male game

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By Mihir Bose

October 21 – The theme of this year’s International Football Arena (IFA) conference, Football: from craze to madness, may suggest we face a sporting Armageddon. But Marcel Schmid, the man whose brainchild the conference is, refuses to take a pessimistic view of the state of the game.

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Football “in danger” if Sion win, FIFA warn

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By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich

October 20 – Football would be “in danger” if other teams follow the example of Swiss club Sion and go to the civil courts to try and resolve footballing disputes, FIFA warned here today.

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Teams face tough schedule at Brazil 2014

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By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich

October 20 – FIFA performed a complete U-turn today when they announced the preliminary match schedule for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil, forcing teams to fly the length and breadth of the country.

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It’s time for Blatter to put his money where his mouth is

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By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich

October 20 – Almost five months after being elected for a final term as FIFA President pledging zero tolerance, it’s D-Day for Sepp Blatter who now has to put his money where his mouth is – if you will excuse the unfortunate choice of phrase.

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“Women’s football will experience the same success as women’s tennis,” insists Haenni

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By David Gold

October 20 – FIFA’s head of women’s competitions, Tatjana Haenni, believes that women’s football can replicate the success of women’s tennis and compete on a par with the men’s game in the future.

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“I’m not in Team GB job only to select English players,” says Pearce

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By Mike Rowbottom at Wembley Stadium

October 20 – Stuart Pearce and Hope Powell were today confirmed officially as respective managers for the GB men’s and women’s football teams at the London 2012 Games, as revealed first on insideworldfootball.

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Exclusive: Czechs plan bid for 2015 European Under-21 Championships

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By David Gold

October 20 – The Czech Republic is planning to bid for the European under 21 championship in 2015 rather than the European Championships in 2020, insideworldfootball has learnt.

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Armenian diaspora plead with Platini to replay Ireland qualifier

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By David Gold

October 20 – The Forum of Armenian Associations of Europe (FAUE) has asked UEFA President Michel Platini for the crucial European Championship qualifier between the Republic of Ireland and Armenia to be replayed after the Irish controversially won their encounter in Dublin earlier this month.

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Dickenmann talks of hopes to form Switzerland’s first professional women’s team

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By David Gold

October 19 – Lara Dickenmann (pictured), Olympique Lyonnais’ midfielder who scored the crucial second goal in their Champions League final victory earlier this year, has told insideworldfootball of her hope to be involved in creating Switzerland’s first professional women’s football club after her playing career is over.

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Exclusive: Pearce and Powell set for Team GB football roles in London 2012

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By Mike Rowbottom

October 19 – Stuart Pearce and Hope Powell are set to be named as respective managers for the Team GB men’s and women’s football teams at London 2012, nine years after they studied alongside each other to earn UEFA Pro Licences.

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Football People Action Weeks get into action to rid discrimination in the sport

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By David Gold

October 19 – The Football People Action Weeks is currently underway, featuring activities for fans, community groups, players, clubs and local authorities to help unite the football community against discrimination and celebrate diversity.

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Platini “happy” to answer questions in Swiss court

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By Andrew Warshaw

October 19 – UEFA boss Michel Platini (pictured right) took the unusual step of appearing in a Swiss court today over why UEFA has not yet implemented a ruling to reinstate Sion in the Europa League.