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Al Wasl coach Argentine Diego Maradona reacts during a press conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday Sept. 11, 2011.

Argentina Football Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Diego Maradona

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Diego Maradona denies being approached for UAE coaching job despite FA chairman Yousef Al Serkal claims
The former Argentina boss insisted he hadn't received an approach about the Emirati coaching role while a leading UAE official said he had been shortlisted for the job Bet: £5 £10 £20... (photo: AP / Kamran Jebreili)

In this photo released by Al Wasl club Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, former Argentina coach, Diego Maradona, talks on his arrival at Dubai airport Wednesday Aug. 3, 2011. Dubai club Al Wasl says Diego Maradona has arrived in the United Arab Emirates to start his tenure as the team's coach.

Argentina Football Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Diego Maradona

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Diego Maradona and UAE Football Association at odds over national team coaching approach
The former Argentina boss insisted he hadn't received an approach about the Emirati coaching role while a leading UAE official said he had been shortlisted for the job Bet: £5 £10 £20... (photo: AP / Al Wasl)

FIFA President Sepp Blatter gestures during an interview at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, May 19, 2011. FIFA President Sepp Blatter says a whistleblower from Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid will be interviewed over allegations that bribes were paid to African voters. The whistleblower claims that FIFA executive committee members Issa Hayatou and Jacques Anouma were paid US $1.5 million to vote for Qatar.

CNN
FIFA gives $250K to families of Egypt riot victims
PRINT EMAIL FACEBOOK Tweet RSS SHARE ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA is giving $250,000 in aid to the families of the victims of last week's soccer melee in Egypt. FIFA says it will give the money to a charitable... (photo: AP / Anja Niedringhaus)
Egypt FIFA Football Photos Wikipedia: Port Said Stadium clashes

15 Mar 2001: Portrait of PSV Eindhoven coach Eric Gerets during the UEFA Cup Quarter Finals second leg match against Kaiserslautern played at the Philips Stadion, in Eindhoven, Holland. Kaiserslautern won the match 1-0.

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Moroccan FA renews confidence in Eric Gerets despite 2012 Afcon exit - report
Morocco’s football federation president Ali Fassi Fihri says that the Belgian coach has long-term goals with the Atlas Lions and there is no intention to sack him Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up... (photo: Jamie McDonald/Allsport)
Football Morocco Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Eric Gerets

France24
Ghana march on in quest for fifth Nations Cup
AFP - Ghana continued their march to a fifth Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-1 extra time win over Tunisia in the quarter-finals here Sunday. The Black Stars will on... (photo: AP / Themba Hadebe)
African Cup Ghana Photos Tunisia Wikipedia: 2012 Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage

Fans of Equatorial Guinea at the African Nations Cup soccer tournament . The newly built Estadio De Bata stadium in Malabo was full to capacity during the opening match. Equatorial Guinea won by defeating Libya.

BBC News
Zambia v Sudan
Zambia coach Herve Renard has only 21 players to choose from after expelling Clifford Mulenga for indiscipline while defender Kampamba Chintu is injured. Chintu's absence... (photo: WN / John Sahid)
Photos Soccer Sports Wikipedia: Africa Cup of Nations Zambia

Galatasaray coach Eric Gerets of Belgium is seen at the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, during the Champions League Group C soccer match between Liverpool and Galatasaray. Liverpool won the match 3-2. (sa0)

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Morocco coach Eric Gerets: We will play for pride and future against Niger
The Atlas Lions will go into their last game against the Mena with nothing but a desire to restore some belief before they return home Bet: £5 £10 £20... (photo: AP Photo/Murad Sezer)
African Cup Morocco Niger Photos Wikipedia: Eric Gerets

Argentina's Diego Maradona, right, head coach of Al Wasl Football Club, gestures as Assistant referee Saeed Yammahi, left, and fourth referee Abdulla Al Harthi, center, laugh during the Etisalat Pro-League soccer match between Al Wasal and Sharjah in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012.

The Daily Mail
Maradona wanted by UAE for national job despite poor record at Al-Wasl
Diego Maradona is being lined up to take over as manager of the United Arab Emirates national team. The Argentinian great has been based in Dubai since last May having... (photo: AP / Hassan Ammar)
Dubai Football Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Diego Maradona

Argentina's Diego Maradona, head coach of Al Wasl Football Club, gestures after Sharjah's player Marcelo Da Silva, not pictured, scores against Al Wasl during the Etisalat Pro-League soccer match between Al Wasal and Sharjah in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012.

The Guardian
Diego Maradona 'on shortlist to coach United Arab Emirates'
• Maradona said last month he would take job 'with pleasure' • Argentinian is currently coaching Dubai side Al Wasl Diego Maradona has been coaching the Dubai-based side... (photo: AP / Hassan Ammar)
Dubai Photos Soccer Sport Wikipedia: Diego Maradona

FIFA

	FIFA asked to get tough on naturalised players The Guardian
	Former FIFA candidate bin Hammam fights in sports court to stay on as Asian soccer chief The Washington Post
	Platini is 'ready', says Blatter as he trumpets Frenchman as future FIFA president The Daily Mail
	FIFA 12 becomes best selling sports game ever The Independent
	Goal.com Poll Results: Lionel Messi will make history by winning a fourth consecutive Fifa Ballon ... Goal

Champions League

	Israel 'unlikely to strike back after embassy blasts' The Daily Telegraph
	Why Jose Mourinho tops Tottenham's shortlist to replace Harry Redknapp Goal
	It just occurred to me: you can say I love you with sweat and sit-ups The Daily Telegraph
	Diana letters withdrawn from auction The Daily Telegraph
	Drogba ghosts return as Zambia triumph FourFourTwo
	Fergie lashes Suarez as United go top Taipei Times

Divided opposition is key to Syrian regime's power

In Syria, 'scary is all that exists'

Like Father, Like Son

Syrian forces attack Hama, ignore international pressure

UN resolution would condemn Syrian regime

Syria rejects UN charges as Homs under barrage

Syria rejects UN charges of crimes against humanity

Syria: the Middle East's tipping point

GEOPOLITICAL DESTABILIZATION AND REGIONAL WAR: The Road To

Blasts stoke tension between Israel, Iran

Beirut, Lebanon 2009.02.25
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Patrick Makau of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the 37th Berlin marathon in Berlin, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010. Some 40,000 runners took part in the competition.

Makau wins Berlin marathon in bad weather

Australia's John Steffensen, the gold medal winner, during the Men's 400 meters medal ceremony at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia Thursday March 23, 2006.

Australian athlete Steffensen decides to boycott Delhi Games

Usa's Todd Clever being tackled by Joaquin Pastore during the second period of the rugby match that ended Uruguay Teros 22 vs USA 27 for Rugby Qualifiers New Zeland Wolrdcup, Charrua Stadium, Montevideo, Uruguay, 14th November 2009

Spring into rugby Part 2: Rugby Super League - USA

Islamic Society looks to build mosque in Brookfield Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Belgian sprinter Tom Boonen reclaims lead in Tour of Qatar w The Daily Telegraph Australia
Ailing Team Sky sprint star Mark Cavendish grabs first win o The Daily Telegraph Australia
Zambia relieved to clear Sudan hurdle Independent online (SA)
Israel: military action may be needed against Iran The News & Observer
Adnan's heart still burns for Bahrain Sydney Morning Herald
Mayville soldier killed in Afghanistan Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Army lieutenant from Mayville killed in Afghanistan Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Airplane mechanic became FAA safety official Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Muslim athletes run faster if they’re fasting? The Siasat Daily
UAE pair ready to battle it out in 10km event at Dubai Marat Gulf News
Bulgarian gymnastic great Jordan Jovtchev heading to his 6th Daily Press
How the dead are seendepends on the observer Tulsa World
New Year Honours 2012: full list of recipients Belfast Telegraph
Olympic Qualifiers - Taekwondo Athletes Hit Cairo Jan 7 All Africa
More opportunities for Bahraini women athletes urged Gulf News
Philippine Groups IMC
Understanding Iran: U.S. athlete reveals his inside story CNN
Qatar’s female athletes hope to compete in first ever Olympi The Washington Post
Muslim Lite: Women, Islam and the Turkish Way Huffington Post

France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reacts after winning his semi-final match against John Isner of the USA, in the Paris Tennis Masters tournament, in Paris, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

Tsonga downs Monfils in Qatar Open final

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to his compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez during their men's singles match of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer ease to Qatar quarter-finals

Switzerland's Roger Federer reacts after winning his final match against France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, in the Paris Tennis Masters tournament, in Paris, Sunday, Nov.13, 2011.

Federer aims to extend winning run into Olympic year

Seeded players Lisicki, Hantuchova ousted in Qatar Zeenews
Seeded Lisicki, Hantuchova beaten in Qatar Sydney Morning Herald
Seeded Lisicki, Hantuchova taken down in Qatar Open CBS News
Lisicki, Hantuchova fall in Doha The Miami Herald
KERBER OUSTS LISICKI IN QATAR Sporting Life
Hantuchova, Lisicki upset in Doha tennis France24
Keothavong through at Qatar Open Tennishead
Keothavong beats Watson in Qatar Tennishead
Four England star cricketers escape injury following acciden Gulf News
One-Hit Wonders of the Open Era: Volume VI - Barbara Jordan Tennis Now
UAE to participate in premier sailing race Gulf News
Sharjah hosts inaugural Arab Women's Sports Tournament Gulf News
Player contracts will boost UAE: Kabir Khan Gulf News
10-year-old girl picked for UAE under-19 women's cricket tea Gulf News
10-year-old girl picked for UAE under-19 women’s team Gulf News
Equatorial Guinea beats Libya as tournament kicks off France24
Nadal Strolls; A Walkover For Federer The New York Times
Fish Is Ousted at Australian Open The New York Times
India FM visits Israel: A lot of tennis, not a word on Pales Ha'aretz
Iran table tennis team strongest in region: ITTF representat Irna

Egyptian riot police and demonstrators throw stones at each other during clashes close to the interior ministry in Cairo, Egypt, early Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Egyptian security forces and protesters are clashing for a second successive day in central Cairo in scenes not seen since the uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak earlier this year.

Egypt's angry soccer fans are deep into politics

Egyptian fans clash with riot police following Al-Ahly club soccer match against Al-Masry club at the soccer stadium in Port Said, Egypt Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.

Interview: Bob Bradley on Port Said deaths

Fans start a fire in the stands as they react after the Egyptian Premier League soccer match between Al-Ahly and Zamalek ended in a draw in Cairo on June 29, 2011.(

Football in Egypt faces fractured future

UAE's first women's football league launched Gulf News
Iran coach says Wolfsburg's Ashkan Dejagah is set for Team M Goal
How Koscielny became prince of the Emirates The Independent
Emirates fail to capitalise on chances Gulf News
Soccer: U23 squad to face real test against Saudi team NZ Herald
Jordan Leads Team Attack Against Mali All Africa
Zambia coach Herve Renard learned from Egypt ahead of 2012 A Goal
Boonen of Belgium earns 4th Tour of Qatar title Fresno Bee
South Sudan set for Caf membership BBC News
New Al Nasr signing Luca Toni will succeed in UAE, says Al J Goal
FIFA awards UAE win in Olympic qualifier Zeenews
South Sudan on road to joining world football The Guardian
Saudi Arabian giants Al Ittihad sack ex-Slovenia coach Matja Goal
Egypt MPs say minister must step down over deaths The Guardian
FIFA donate $250,000 to victims of Egypt disaster Zeenews
Bob Bradley committed to Egypt job despite turmoil Sporting News
FIFA gives $250,000 to families of Egypt riot victims Sporting News
Algerian Benouza To Handle Ghana-Zambia Nations Cup Tie Peace FM Online
Tunisia coach rues late mental lapses against Ghana Goal
Stunning Images of What 2022 Qatar World Cup Stadiums Will L Caughtoffside

In this image from TV shown on the Internet made available Thursday Dec. 15, 2011, an Iraqi woman lying in a Damascus, Syria, street as men trying to retrieve the body, in this video thought to have been made Wednesday Dec. 14, 2011. The woman named Shatha al-Kubeisi is thought to have been shot by Syrian government snipers.

City of Homs becomes focus of Syrian uprising

Tiger Woods takes the first of two shots to get out of a bunker on the second hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 11, 2010

Golf roundup: Tiger Woods takes share of lead in Abu Dhabi

Dubai - Shaikh Zayed Road - (United Arab Emirates)

UAE economy set to grow 4%

Bernie Ecclestone insists Formula One will go to Bahrain for The Daily Telegraph
Alvaro Quiros set for Dubai golf hat-trick bid France24
Doha to Dubai Sky Sports
Westwood apologizes for swearing at Qatar Masters CBS News
Lawrie holds off Day, rules Qatar Masters Malaya
Cowen holds Emirates Academy workshops Gulf News
Emirates pilot to tee off with Westwood in Pro-Am event Gulf News
Emirates pilot Grant Robertson to tee-off with Westwood in P Gulf News
Lawrie leaps up world rankings as Qatar Masters victory take The Daily Mail
Dominant Lawrie wins second Qatar title Zeenews
Paul best in Qatar - Briton bags year's 2nd tItle; SSP finis The Telegraph India
Lawrie wins Qatar Masters from Day Sydney Morning Herald
Masters gets first Qatari golfer Al Jazeera
Lawrie outplays Day in Qatar The Daily Telegraph Australia
Daly Finishes Solo Fourth At Qatar Masters Golf Blogger
Lawrie holds off Day, Hanson to win in Qatar; Daly fourth CBS News
Paul Lawrie wins Qatar Masters my SA
Lawrie regains Qatar Masters golf crown France24
Paul Lawrie shoots flawless 65 to win Qatar Masters The Guardian
Lawrie pulls away for Qatar Masters title Toronto Sun

A closed natural gas station is seen in Gaza City on April 11,2011, as Gaza Strip suffers from the shortage of natural gas which enter to enclave Strip from Israel . (Photo by Ahmed Deeb/WN)

Gaza's only power station closes

Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa, right, gestures as he speaks during a joint press conference with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem, left, after the closing session of the Arab Summit in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, March 30, 2008. Iraq refused to endorse the final declaration of the Arab summit Sunday because it does not condemn terrorism in the war-torn country, a last-minute dispute at a gathering marred by Arab division

Arab League considers revival of Syrian mission

In this photo taken on a government-organized tour for the media, destroyed Syrian armored vehicles and police riots gear is seen inside a damaged Syrian police headquarters compound which was attacked by an explosion, in the northern city of Aleppo, Syria, on Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

Twin blasts rock Syrian commercial hub of Aleppo

Iran could hit back. But why would they do it in Delhi: Dr T The Times of India
Libyans bring down Nasser's statue Gulf News
Two Sudans Edge Closer to Brink in Oil Dispute The New York Times
Egypt bars British woman from leaving country Gulf News
List of World Press Photo winners The Washington Post
The egyptian affair Sun Star
Best Western debuts in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia TravelDailyNews
U.S. Plans to Cut Iraq Embassy Staff by Half The New York Times
UAE aim for London gold with shooters Gulf News
UAE aiming for double figures at London 2012 Gulf News
European judges’ ruling on Qatada ' a threat to our na The Daily Telegraph
Qatada back on the streets within days The Daily Telegraph
Syrian regime smashes Homs with shells and rockets in unrele The Daily Telegraph
Sofia Coppola chose Morocco for Marni m&c
Downing St: Syria UN vote 'incomprehensible and inexcusable The Daily Telegraph
Mahmoud Abbas to step in as Palestinian prime minister until The Daily Telegraph
Too graphic for the internet: Shocking footage of children c The Daily Telegraph
Abu Qatada asks to walk free The Daily Telegraph
Iran bans the Simpsons... but Spiderman and Superman are all The Daily Mail
US warns of 'brutal civil war' in Syria NZ Herald

Palestinians fly Palestinian flags to show their support for the flotilla attempting to reach the Gaza , in the port of Gaza City , July 7, 2011. the ships docked in Turkey and Greece that are part of a flotilla with humanitarian aid, and efforts were further stalled Friday when Greece prevented ships from sailing.(Photo by Ahmed Deeb/WN)

France Breaks with Obama on Palestinian Statehood Issue

Bernie Ecclestone, President of Formula One Management Ltd, outside his office in London, England, Wednesday July 23, 2003. Ecclestone has been embroiled in a dispute with Brands Hatch Circuits about the continuing viability of Silverstone as a Grand Prix venue.

Ecclestone in late bid for Bahrain

Anti-government protestors shout slogans during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in Sanaa, Yemen, Thursday, March 31, 2011.

Yemen, Bahrain, Syria and Middle East unrest – live updates

Bernie Ecclestone resists calls to cancel Bahrain Grand Prix The Guardian
Bahrain GP under threat after police violence an anniversary The Daily Mail
Bahrain Grand Prix can be force for good, claim MPs as debat The Daily Mail
Timeline: One year on after crackdown in Bahrain Daily Press
MP GROUP OFFERS BACKING TO BAHRAIN RACE Sporting Life
Suppressing the narrative in Bahrain Al Jazeera
FIA URGED TO CANCEL BAHRAIN GP Sporting Life
FIA URGED TO RECONSIDER BAHRAIN DECISION Sporting Life
F1 teams seek guidance on Bahrain situation Zeenews
Lotus F1 boss: ‘no reason we shouldn’t go to Bah Formula1 Blog
Lotus chief expects Bahrain to host Grand Prix despite polit The Daily Mail
Lopez expects Bahrain return Sky Sports
Lotus' Lopez expects F1 Bahrain return The Independent
Lawrie wins Qatar Open STL Today
Ghana heads to semi-finals after 2-1 win over Tunisia France24
Front Pages from Around the Globe San Francisco Chronicle
Softline Pastel launches empowerment portal Business Day
‘PSL press’ urged to be a ‘La Liga’ Business Day
Bahrain police break up opposition protest Zeenews
Bahrain police break up opposition protest in capital The Star

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