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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.

7 Dec 2013

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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.

12 Jul 2013

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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 -

29 May 2012

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STARS IN EUROPE - CONGO DR - CLUB - Yannick Bolasie face spell out

Crystal Palace F.C. Yannick Bolasie

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Crystal Palace could be without winger Yannick Bolasie and striker Connor Wickham for about a month.

The pair missed the 0:0 Boxing Day draw with Bournemouth.

Bolasie injured his leg in the build-up to the match, while Wickham hurt his calf after scoring against Stoke last weekend.

"They didn't play against Swansea on Monday.

They look as though they'll both be out for about four weeks," Eagles boss Alan Pardew said.

"We're pretty thin at the moment but that's part of the game."

29 Dec 2015

(BBC Sport UK)

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