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O'Neill tells Reds to meet Barry asking price
- 2008-07-03
BIRMINGHAM, England AFP — Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill told Liverpool on Thursday to meet his club's asking price for want-away England midfielder Gareth Barry. None of Reds boss Rafael Benitez's four separate bids for Barry have so far met their Premier League rivals' asking price of 18 million...
Sven confirms City departure on the cards
- 2008-05-09
MANCHESTER AFP — Sven-Goran Eriksson has publicly admitted for the first time that he could be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season. Ahead of City's final game of the season, at Middlesbrough on Sunday, Eriksson declined to go into any detail about his future after it...
Man City manager eager to end season on a high
- 2008-05-03
LIVERPOOL, England AFP — Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has called on his players to end their season on a high in the light of mounting speculation that he could soon be sacked. Reports this week claim Eriksson will be replaced by City owner Thaksin Shinawatra at the end...
Ferdinand injury adds to United's soccer woes
- 2008-04-06
MIDDLESBROUGH, England AFP — Manchester United faced a defensive injury crisis after Rio Ferdinand became the latest addition to their growing casualty list. The Old Trafford captain left the Riverside Stadium with a protective cast over his ankle after limping off during the pulsating 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough, which...
Bentley hints at Blackburn exit over World Cup dream
- 2008-04-01
LONDON AFP — David Bentley has admitted that his desire to be England's first-choice right-winger at the 2010 World Cup could result in him leaving Blackburn if a bigger club comes knocking. Bentley has begun discussing a new contract with Blackburn but says his top priority is playing regularly...
Coppell backs 'Big Four' to have relegation role
- 2008-03-14
READING, England AFP — England's 'big four' clubs will have a key role in the battle to stay in the Premier League as they juggle their domestic and Champions League commitments, according to Reading manager Steve Coppell. Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool - who've been paired together -...
Liverpool look to spoil Inter's centenary celebrations
- 2008-03-11
MILAN, Italy AFP — While Inter Milan have been celebrating their centenary in the build up to Tuesday's crucial Champions League last 16, second leg clash against Liverpool at the San Siro, the visitors from Merseyside will have their own little 100 to celebrate. Jamie Carragher will become the...
Beckham sparkles but Galaxy lose
- 2008-03-09
HONG KONG AFP — David Beckham pressed his claims for an England recall with an impressive individual performance as LA Galaxy crashed on penalties to a South China invitational team here Sunday. Beckham slotted a last-gasp spot-kick to level the match 2-2 and converted again during the shoot-out, but...
Robson quits Blades as Blackwell steps in
- 2008-02-14
SHEFFIELD, England AFP — Bryan Robson quit as manager of Championship strugglers Sheffield United on Thursday after rejecting an offer to become the Blades' director of football, a club statement said. The former England captain has been replaced by Kevin Blackwell, most recently in charge of cash-strapped Luton Town...
Newcastle football coach Keegan decries Villa bullying
- 2008-02-09
BIRMINGHAM, England AFP — Kevin Keegan accused his Newcastle players of being bullied as their woeful run continued with a 4-1 Premier League defeat at Aston Villa. Keegan's side led at half-time on Saturday thanks to a Michael Owen header, but Aston Villa turned the game around thanks to...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| David Guiraud | Vice President |
| Claude Perret | Director, HR |
| Denis Hiault | Director, Info |
| Jean-Pierre Vignolle | Director General |
| Jocelyne Bulke | Assistant Director |
| Michel Tourmen | Director, Finance |
| Yves de Saint Jacob | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications |
| Luke Hunt | |
| Michael Mainville | Correspondent |
| Dan Jung | Multimedia Editor |
| Peter Wutherich | Editor |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Pierre Louette | Chairman & CEO |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Chairman & CEO | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Info | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director General | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Assistant Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications | Current |
Luke Hunt has worked as a journalist for 20 years, primarily with Agence France-Presse, and is a routine contributor to World Politics Review. In addition to covering the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he has extensive experience in Asia and the Middle East. He served as AFP bureau chief in Phnom Penh and Kabul. Currently based in Hong Kong, Hunt's work has appeared in many international newspapers and on international networks including CNN, the BBC and ABC in his native Australia. He has an academic background in military studies and economics.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Correspondent | Current |
| Global Radio News Ltd. | Current | |
| San Francisco Chronicle | Moscow-Based Freelance Correspondent | Former |
| The Gazette | Reporter | Former |
| The Prague Post | Reporter | Former |
Array
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Jung | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Center for Journalists | Master | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Editor | Current |
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