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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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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.

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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 -

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29 May 2012
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STARS IN EUROPE - IVORY COAST - CLUB - COACH - Yaya Toure is focused on Man City's season

Manchester City F.C. Yaya Touré

 

Yaya Toure is focused on Manchester City's season and will not be distracted by transfer speculation, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.

The Ivorian's agent, Dimitri Seluk, said this week that he would "listen to any offers on the table" this summer.

Pellegrini dismissed the speculation, suggesting the 32-year-old midfielder should "think in the present".

"Yaya is mentally absolutely involved in this season, and not thinking about his future," he said.

"I know what Yaya thinks.

He wants to continue being the same important player that he has been for this team in other years."

Manchester City sit third in the Premier League table, one point behind Arsenal and Leicester City.

 

 

24 Jan 2016
(BBC Sport UK)

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