Transparency International - Daily Corruption News - 28 Sept 2016

28 September 2016 

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UK: 'Widespread corruption' claims hit FA after Allardyce quits
Sky News
Evidence reportedly implicating eight current and former Premier League managers in taking "bungs" for player transfers will be passed on to the FA - just hours after England boss Sam Allardyce was forced to stand down.

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