Smith has been appointed ahead of Thierry Henry who been highly linked to the position in the past days.  Henry turned down the vacancy at Aston Villa to accept Monaco job.

Dean Smith has been appointed the new head coach of Aston Villa, succeeding Steve Bruce

Smith who developed a reputation for playing exciting, attacking football at Brentford City, is a Villa fan and will replace Steve Bruce who was sacked last week following the team’s side’s miserable start to the season.

Former Chelsea and England skipper Terry decided to hang up his playing boots on Sunday.He had been without a club since leaving Villa following their playoff defeat by Fulham at Wembley Stadium last season.

Villa have also appointed Jesus Garcia Pitarch as Sporting Director. During his time at Valencia, the club won the La Liga title and UEFA Cup and Atletico lifted the Europa League and the European Super Cup during his tenure.

“These three appointments represent the start of a new era and direction at Aston Villa and we are delighted to secure their services after an extensive search,” Villa CEO Christian Purslow said.

“Dean has a clear and successful coaching philosophy as well as a real understanding of Aston Villa Football Club. He is also knowledgeable about the Championship…

“John is one of the most decorated players in English football, has an affinity with the club and is ready to make the next step in his career working alongside Dean.”

Aston Villa are 15th in the Championship with three wins in their opening 12 games with 15 points.

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Chelsea star Fabregas tied the knot with Daniella Semaan in May, however the couple waited until the height of summer – and after the league season and World Cup – to hold their celebratory bash.

It took place on the Balearic island and was the perfect place for any football fan hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the game’s biggest names.

Fabregas and Semaan enjoyed a touching family moment for photographers before the party

They included several team-mates of Fabregas at his current club Chelsea; Ross Barkley, Ethan Ampadu, Marcos Alonso and N’Golo Kante among them. 

Kante especially stood out for his sartorial choice, which took the apparent smart-casual dress code to another level – but on the casual side. 

The France midfielder wore an untucked white shirt, shorts and white trainers – although having just won the World Cup, many would argue he can dress as he chooses.

Former Chelsea captain John Terry also attended with his wife Toni, taking a break with friends away from rumours which continue to circulate regarding his retirement from playing after leaving Aston Villa. 

Fabregas and Semaan were married in May but have waited until now to have their party

There were other big names from Fabregas’s days at Barcelona, where he played for the youth team as well as for the senior side between spells at Arsenal and Chelsea.

Lionel Messi was the most notable name, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner appearing with his arm around wife Antonella Roccuzzo. 

Sergio Busquets and Carles Puyol were also among the Barca legends past and present who walked the red carpet.

There were also reminders of Fabregas’s youthful days as a Gunner, with former goalkeeper Jens Lehmann and the club’s all-time top scorer Thierry Henry in attendance at the party.

Henry, like Terry, was taking a break from Villa-related rumours amid talks he is on the verge of replacing Steve Bruce as manager following a takeover at the Championship club.

Fabregas and Semaan were of course the stars of the show, both wearing striking, jewelled, white outfits as they kissed for the cameras.

Fabregas and Semaan enjoyed a touching family moment for photographers before the party

The couple were joined by four of their five children, Leonardo, Lia, Capri and Joseph, for pictures – the eldest, Maria, was the only one not in the snaps.

Lebanese-born Semaan, 43, is 12 years older than her new husband, but that has not stopped romance blossoming and Fabregas proposed in December 2017. 

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The Uganda Cranes will be welcomed by the FIFA advance team of Finance Director Decolas Kiiza who left on Saturday morning. Cranes who will fly aboard Ethiopian Airlines, will be joined by three players in Harare and these are; Denis Onyango, Tonny Mawejje and Yassar Mugerwa

Ethiopian based goalkeeper Robert Odongkara and defender Isaac Isinde will link up with the team via Addis Ababa before connecting to Zimbabwe.

Melvyn Lorenzen a German based footballer from Werder Bremen who has been training with the team also featured in the Cranes named squad.

The Immigration office and  Hon. Mike Mukula an ardent football fan have been of great value in securing a National passport for Melvyn.

However, there is still a missing paper which should be issued by the German Government to permit the player to feature for Uganda Cranes against Botswana on June 4 2016. The Traveling staff include;

• Leader of Delegation:Denis Mbidde Ssebugwawo
• Head coach: Sredojevic Milutin.
• Assistant coach: Moses Basena.
• Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba.
• Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo.
• Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana.
• Team Coordinator: Crispus Muyinda.

Team players: Denis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Luwagga Kizito, Okwi Emma, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Juuko Murushid, Sekisambu Erisa, Kasirye Davis, Massa Geoffrey, Miya Faruku, Lorenzen Melvyn, Walusimbi Godfrey, Aucho Khalid, Lubega Idrisa,  Isinde Isaac, Tony Mawejje and Yassar Mugerwa.

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Al Ahly players on the score sheet were; Walid Soliman, Momen Zakaria, John Antwi and Ahmed El-Sheikh  who grabbed the winning goal deep into stoppage time.

Egypt skipper Mohamed Salah was on target for Roma, who also introduced Nigerian youngster Sadiq Umar late in this thrilling encounter.

Meanwhile the  great Diego Maradona was in the stands watching this match.

Roma ended third in the Italian Serie A with 80 points, 11 behind the champions Juventus who got 91 points .

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The team will play  international friendly matches against Togo and The Gambia on May 27 and 30 respectively  as part of preparation against Guinea Bissau.

 Nkwazi midfielder Steward Chikandiwa who is the league top scorer with 5 goals in 9 appearances for the club has also earned a call up to the national team.

Among other called up players include ; Chisamba Lungu, Paul Katema, Evans Kangwa and goalkeeper Danny Munyao.

The team is expected to leave for Guinea Bissau via Togo and The Gambia on Tuesday May 24.

The squad:

Goalkeepers: Kennedy Mweene (Mamelodi Sundowns/RSA), Danny Munyao (Red Arrows), Racha Kola (Zanaco).

Defenders: Buchizya Mfune (Green Buffaloes), Stephen Kabamba (Green Buffaloes), Adrian Chama (Green Buffaloes), Davies Nkausu (Free State Stars/RSA), Stopilla Sunzu (Lille/FRA), Chongo Kabaso (TP Mazembe/DRC), Boyd Mkandawire (Napsa Stars).

Midfielders: Steward Chikandiwa (Nkwazi), Paul Katema (Red Arrows), Nathan Sinkala (TP Mazembe/DRC), Chisamba Lungu (FC Ural/RUS), Salulani Phiri (Zanaco), Lubambo Musonda (Gandzasar Karpan/ARM), Rainford Kalaba (TP Mazembe/DRC), Christopher Katongo (Green Buffaloes), Clatous Chama (Zesco United).

Forwards: Collins Mbesuma (Mpumalanga Blackaces/RSA), Winston Kalengo (AC Leopards/Congo), Evans Kangwa (Hapoel Raanana /ISL), Conlyde Luchanga (Lusaka Dynamos).

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