The original "lock-down" came after former vice-chairman David Dein left because of "irreconcilable differences".

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According to former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein, England's bid remains strong despite a recent series of "own goals".

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Fellow billionaire, Russian metals magnate Usmanov, has accumulated 24.2% since buying ousted chief executive David Dein's 14.7% stake last August.

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Ferguson had also claimed that United chief executive David Gill and Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein had agreed at boardroom level not to discuss the incident in public.

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Uzbek businessman Usmanov's company, Red and White, is chaired by former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein, who claims foreign investment is needed to compete with the likes of Chelsea.

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No doubt Mr Blatter, the head of world football, will be taking the opportunity to catch up with Soccerex veteran David Dein, vice-chairman of Arsenal, who last month was new chairman of G-14.

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