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Djamel Belmadi, the Algerian manager ‘more popular than the president’

Djamel Belmadi has enjoyed barnstorming success since he became Algeria manager in 2018, lifting the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) trophy in 2019 as part of a magnificent run of 33 consecutive matches unbeaten. Belmadi has become an icon in politically troubled Algeria – so expectations are sky high as they travel to Cameroon for this year’s CAN.

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Marseille, Atalanta tie in first leg of UEFA League semifinal

Marseille's Europa League semi-final tie against Atalanta is finely poised going into the return after the teams drew 1-1 in Thursday's first leg in France.

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England football stars Kane, Bellingham headline Bayern-Real Madrid battle

If Harry Kane is to win the Champions League with Bayern Munich and claim a first career trophy, he will have to get past Real Madrid and England teammate Jude Bellingham.

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Morocco, Algeria shirt dispute leads to second CAF Cup match cancellation

For the second straight week, an African Confederation Cup match between Renaissance Berkane and Algerian side USM Alger was cancelled in a dispute over a map on the Moroccan team's shirts.