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Mallorca presents Joaquin Caparros as new coach

Veteran coach Joaquin Caparros has taken charge of Mallorca following the stormy departure of Michael Laudrup

Messi tells Argentina he can’t win matches alone

Lionel Messi has sought to ease the pressure on him ahead of Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers, saying Tuesday he couldn’t win matches all on his own

Barca warn France not to risk Abidal

Barcelona doctors on Tuesday warned France coach Laurent Blanc not to risk injured defender Eric Abidal in two key Euro 2012 qualifying matches

France call up Cisse, Mathieu for Euro qualifiers

Lazio striker Djibril Cisse and Valencia defender Jeremy Mathieu were both called up on Tuesday by France coach Laurent Blanc for two crucial Euro 2012 qualifiers

Koller named new Austria coach until 2014

Swiss Marcel Koller replaces sacked Didi Constantini; given mandate of qualifying for 2014 World Cup in Brazil

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta fit to play

Barcelona says midfielder Andres Iniesta has recovered from his leg injury and is fit to play

Qualify first, drink later - Advocaat tells Russia players

Russia coach Dick Advocaat will allow his players to go on a drinking binge next week if they qualify for the Euro 2012 finals

Goalie Stekelenburg out of Netherlands squad

Goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has pulled out of the Netherlands squad for two European Championship qualifiers because he is still suffering from the effects of being kicked in the head two weeks ago

Africa

Benchikha part ways early with Algeria’s Mouloudia

After only one month in charge, former national coach Abdelhak Benchikha decides to leave his post with Mouloudia Alger

Algeria football coach Benchikha stands down

Mouloudia name Benchikha as a new coach

Sudan’s coach confident ahead of Ghana clash

Sudan’s coach Mohamad Abdallah 'Mazda' expects his side to beat Ghana in Sunday’s Nations Cup qualifier in Khartoum

Nigeria coach calls for massive fan support against Guinea

Siasia urges Nigerians to turn out en masse for Super Eagles' showdown with Guinea in Saturday's African Cup qualifier

I wasn't surprised by chants, says Tottenham’s Adebayor

Tottenham’s Togolese striker believes the best response to offensive chants is a positive performance on the field

Sudan’s Al-Hilal sacks Serbian coach following defeat

Club management fires Micho in wake of Sunday's humiliating home defeat by Tunisia’s Esperance

Cameroon’s Song calls for fighting spirit at Arsenal

Midfielder admits Arsenal suffering after taking just seven points from seven games

Egyptian League

Hassan twins turn down Zamalek invitation to attend Egypt Cup final

Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan turn down an invitation from Zamalek to attend the Egypt Cup final against ENPPI on Tuesday

Ahly unveil new kit after Etisalat sponsorship deal

Ahly unveil their Adidas kit for the 2011/12 season after striking a record shirt sponsorship deal with Etisalat

Ahly, Zamalek to meet in Cairo derby on January 29

The Egyptian Premier League match between Ahly and Zamalek will take place on January 29, 2012

Talents Abroad

Elmohamady wishes victory for former club ENPPI in Egypt Cup final

Sunderland’s Egyptian Winger Ahmed Elmohamady hopes that his former Club ENPPI beat Zamalek and win the Egypt Cup

VIDEO: First Egyptian to score in Premier League in two years

After scoring his first goal for the Premier League side, Egyptian international Elmohamady praises Sunderland coach Steve Bruce's insights and tactics

VIDEO: Elmohamady scores first goal for Sunderland

Egyptian winger Ahmed Elmohamady opens his Sunderland account in Saturday’s Premier League game against West Bromwich Albion

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