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Football Notes: FIFA Says All Doping Tests At Confederations Cup Were Negative

FIFA said that there were "no positive doping tests at this summer's Confederations Cup in Russia." The organization claimed 379 tests were carried out on players at the eight-team tournament, which finished at the start of this month. FIFA said in a statement, "All participating players were tested through blood and urine in unannounced controls and, additionally, two players per team were tested by FIFA anti-doping officers after each of the competition's 16 matches" (REUTERS, 7/24).

The QC in charge of football's independent review into the sexual abuse scandal "has made a fresh appeal for victims to come forward" and help the authorities in their "search for the truth." Clive Sheldon was appointed in December after revelations led to what FA Chair Greg Clarke has described as a "tidal wave" of survivors reporting incidents dating back to the '50s. According to the last figures from the National Police Chiefs' Council, a total of 741 alleged victims had come forward by June 30, with 276 suspects named, 1,886 incidents reported and "328 clubs impacted at every level of the sport" (London GUARDIAN, 7/23).

A new monitoring body to "counter racism and other forms of discrimination" within the Russian Football Union "has begun its mission in the domestic championship" in preparation for the 2018 World Cup. Russian Football Union racism inspector Alexey Smertin said, "The main goal of the new anti-discrimination monitoring system is to contribute to creation of a fair and friendly atmosphere in the stands during matches of the Russian Premier League" (RT, 7/20).

FIFA approved the eligibility
of Russia 2018 CEO Alexey Sorokin to run for the FIFA Council, UEFA said on Monday. The UEFA Exec Committee announced in March that RFU President Vitaly Mutko would not participate in FIFA Council elections. Sorokin "was subsequently nominated to represent Russia in the FIFA Council and had to pass an eligibility test" (TASS, 7/24).

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