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As international football cools, federations will search for new managers, try to pin down old ones, and face the hard questions. Deolu Akingbade looks at the major managerial races in Africa.
Paul Little talks to Ligue 1 expert Mark Rodden about Laurent Blanc’s situation at the reigning champions.
Ciaran Kelly discusses the Rafa Benitez appointment at Chelsea.
Ciaran Kelly looks at the importance of Hugo Lloris as a signing for Tottenham Hotspur.
Ciaran Kelly takes a close look at French talisman Franck Ribery.
Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of the Ukraine’s greatest ever player.
Laurent Blanc has resigned as France boss following their quarter final exit at Euro 2012, but what’s next for him?
Kevin Doocey examines France’s Euro 2012 campaign ahead of their tie with Spain.
Ciaran Kelly pays tribute to a player who joined Chelsea as a relative unknown but leaves a hero.
Ciaran Kelly believes that Roberto Di Matteo has done an excellent job at Chelsea since taking the reins.