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stars in Europe - Nabil Bentaleb tipped to star for Algeria

Tottenham youngster Nabil Bentaleb has the ability to become one of the stars of the Algeria team, says fellow international Adlene Guedioura.

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18 Apr 2014
Coaches National teams
NATIONAL TEAM - SOUTH AFRICA - COACH - Gordon Igesund cleared of wrongdoing after FA inquiry

The 57-year-old, who has been in charge of South Africa since 2012, had always strongly denied the claims. He is now free to see out his contract, which is due to end in June

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Club Key-Player Stars in Europe
stars in Europe - Yaya Toure - injured Manchester City midfielder out for two weeks

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure will be out for up to two weeks with a muscle injury picked up in Sunday's defeat by Liverpool.

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15 Apr 2014
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stars in Europe - Guinea's Ibrahima Traore on the move in Germany

Borussia Monchengladbach have signed Guinea international Ibrahima Traore from VfB Stuttgart for next season.

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14 Apr 2014
Legends
LEGENDS - ‪‪CAMEROON - Roger Milla loses 20-year record as Africa's oldest internationalist

Roger Milla has lost his record as the oldest footballer to represent an African national team to 43-year-old Mauritius striker Kersley Appou.

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13 Apr 2014
Africa Cup 2015 Qualifiers Fixtures+Results
2015 Africa Cup qualifiers - Mauritania beat Mauritius in first leg

Hosts Mauritania made the most of home advantage and included a number of young players in their side including the England-based left-back Ahmed Ahmedou. 

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12 Apr 2014
African Champions League Featured
stars in Africa - Kidiaba to focus on DR Congo unity

DR Congo goalkeeper Robert Kidiaba believes his new role as a peace ambassador can help unite his country. "Being a peace ambassador is a daily struggle but we must support peace over hostility, especially among the young people." In his efforts to promote peace through football, Kidiaba can at least count on the support of TP Mazembe owner Moise Katumbi. 

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11 Apr 2014
Africa Cup 2015 Qualifiers
2015 Africa Cup qualifiers - Mauritania and Mauritius set for 2015 qualifier

Ahmedou is confident Mauritania have the players to achieve a good result and make those fans happy. 

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10 Apr 2014
Club International Player Stars in Europe
stars in Europe - Ba strike takes Chelsea through

Ba's finish came just as Chelsea looked to be on the way out after Schurrle and Oscar were both denied by the woodwork - although the London side were helped by a crucial miss from the normally reliable Edinson Cavani minutes before the decisive goal. 

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9 Apr 2014
Club Stars in Europe
stars in Europe - Eto'o could return for Chelsea vs PSG

Striker Samuel Eto'o could be available for Chelsea when they face Paris-St Germain in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg.

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8 Apr 2014
Key-Player Stars in Europe Transfers

Stars in Europe - England - Keyplayer - Transfer - Rogers moved to Chelsea

Morgan Rogers

Rogers' journey started at Manchester City before a £8m (rising to £15m) move from Middlesbrough to Villa in February 2024. A sell-on clause means Boro pocket at least £20.4m from this deal, reportedly an English record for a sell-on fee. Not bad business at all.

 

The Details
Chelsea have agreed a club-record £117m deal to sign an England midfielder from Aston Villa. The 23-year-old will put pen to paper on a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with a club option for a seventh season. Rogers' journey started at Manchester City before a move from Middlesbrough to Villa in February 2024.

Breaking the Bank
This isn't just a Chelsea record; it's now the most expensive transfer for an English player. Rogers' £117m fee edges past the £116m Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer, and blows past Chelsea's previous ceiling: the £107m spent on Enzo Fernández back in 2023.

The Alonso Rebuild
The move lands as new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso reshapes his squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign, a statement signing to match his ambitions at the Bridge.

The Villa Numbers
21 goals in 85 league appearances. A Europa League winner last season under Unai Emery. 22 England caps, one goal, and seven appearances at this summer's World Cup. Rogers leaves Villa Park as one of the Premier League's most in-form young midfielders.

The Bigger Picture
Rogers is the second Villa midfielder out the door this week, following Youri Tielemans' £35m switch to Manchester United. Emery's rebuild job just got a whole lot bigger.

The Closer
Record fee, six-year commitment, one statement of intent from Stamford Bridge. Chelsea aren't just spending. They're building.
 

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