Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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Saudi League champions Al Hilal picked up their first win of the new season with a 1-0 victory over Al Taawon thanks to an early goal from midfielder Abdullatif Al Ghannam.

Champs Al Hilal open with win

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Pakhtakor scored twice in the second half to seal a 2-0 at Locomotive and strengthen their position in second in the Uzbek League.

Pakhator keep heat on leaders

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Joe Cole's red card on his home debut for Liverpool will stand after the club did not appeal before this afternoon's deadline.

Cole card stands

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French first division new boys Arles-Avignon have signed Greece internationals Angelos Charisteas and Angelos Basinas on two-year contracts.

Arles-Avignon sign Greece duo

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Mjallby claimed a 1-0 win over Orebro to move within three points of their opponents in the Allsvenskan thanks to Marcus Ekenberg's goal 16 minutes from full time.

Ekenberg nets Mjallby winner

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Dimitar Berbatov is confident that Manchester United will feel the benefit of his decision to retire from international duty.

Berbatov: Time right for international retirement

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Singapore striker Aleksandar Duric spoke to FIFA.com about kayaking at the Barcelona Olympics, the secret to being a professional footballer at the age of 40, and his ambitions with Tampines Rovers.

Duric: I just love football

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Cameroon have appointed former Spain boss Javier Clemente as their new coach, replacing Paul Le Guen in the hotseat.

Clemente lands Cameroon job

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Austria and Nuremberg striker Rubin Rafael Okotie tells FIFA.com about his Bundesliga experiences, Austria's international ambitions and his circuitous rout to the top.

Okotie: Austria have a chance

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Celtic manager Neil Lennon has confirmed that Honduras left-back Emilio Izaguirre has signed for the club.

Lennon confirms Izaguirre capture