"FIFA can confirm that AC Milan and Anderlecht have lodged complaints against the agent Paulo Teixeira and that FIFA has opened a case, " FIFA told CNN.

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Among the evidence the prosecution says it will use against the former agent are letters to and from the Russian intelligence agency, a statement from his Swiss bank account and recordings of his conversations with the Russians.

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Matthew Reeve of south London estate agent Mercer Taylor advises against overstretching yourself, suggesting a slush fund is needed to run the property efficiently.

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