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Nelson Mandela - Sport pays tribute to former South Africa president

Mandela has been described as the architect of the 2010 World Cup by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and the head of the football world governing body was correct. 

"You are the true architect of this FIFA World Cup; your presence and commitment made it happen. Now the first African FIFA World Cup is reality," explained Blatter while handing over the trophy to Mandela at a press conference in 2010.

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stars in Europe - Swansea's Wilfried Bony inspired by Drogba's success at Chelsea

New Swansea City signing Wilfried Bony believes he can emulate Ivory Coast compatriot Didier Drogba's goal-scoring exploits in the Premier League.

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CAMEROON - STARS IN EUROPE - ETO’O INAUGURATES HIS FOOTBALL ACADEMY IN GABON

The Anzhi star was accompanied by former team mates at Barcelona Victor Valdes and Xavi Hernandez in Gabon to launch his youth football training centre. - Eto'o football foundation -

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29 May 2012
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transfer - Egypt - Ahmed Fathi set for trial at Arsenal

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Egypt international Ahmed Fathi is to undergo a trial at Arsenal, his Egyptian club Al Ahly have said.

Al Ahly issued a statement on their Facebook page,   saying Fathi was travelling to England on Friday "in preparation to sign if he has a successful trial".

The 29-year-old defender/midfielder briefly played in the Premier League for Sheffield United in 2007.

He spent six months on loan at Hull in the Championship in the 2012/13 season.

Fathi, who has 101 caps for Egypt, was also the subject of a bid by Nottingham Forest in January 2014.

 

 

 

11 Jul 2014
(BBC Sport UK)

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