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Money woes have forced FC Moscow to pull out of the Russian league since they have been unable to secure sponsorship.  It’s particularly disheartening because there is just a month before the 2010 season begins.
It’s a little surprising to me since FC Moscow is owned by

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Money woes have forced FC Moscow to pull out of the Russian league since they have been unable to secure sponsorship.  It’s particularly disheartening because there is just a month before the 2010 season begins.

It’s a little surprising to me since FC Moscow is owned by Norilsk Nickel, a metals giant in the country but they claim that the move has a good explanation:  "We cannot persuade the residents of Norilsk why the company’s money should be spent in Moscow.  With no support from (the city of) Moscow or other structures we consider this project a dead end."

This must be a real crushing blow to the club.  They did so well last season, far exceeding expectations.



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Post from: The Footie

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