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English FA to investigate alleged sexual abuse at soccer clubs (Reuters)

A man passes behind an engraved logo on the glass door entrance to the Football Association (FA) headquarters in central London December 13, 2007. REUTERS/Toby Melville

By Steve Tongue LONDON (Reuters) - The English Football Association (FA) has launched an internal review to examine allegations of children being sexually abused at professional soccer clubs. After accusations this month from former Crewe Alexandra player Andy Woodward, saying he was molested as a boy by talent spotter and convicted paedophile Barry Bennell, other former youth players have gone public with allegations. Fourth-tier Crewe are looking into the allegations, while Premier League Manchester City are investigating whether Bennell had any association with the club.


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