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Mr Hussain previously said he categorically denied "all allegations, insinuations, and claims".

When we later contacted Mr Hussain for comment he replied by email saying he denied "all allegations, insinuations, and claims" we had put to him.

"Every player signed and every player sold during his tenure was done so with Brendan's full knowledge, approval, and endorsement. Any insinuation otherwise is absolutely false."

"We will be vigorously contesting the allegations brought against him, specifically any insinuation of his operating on behalf of a foreign adversary," they said.

Khrenin told the officers “dialogue was improving” with the U.S., adding that the wargames had been overshadowed by “various insinuations” that they could be cover for something more sinister.