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FIFA ruling should applytobosses, too

by
The LeaguePaper Team
2 April 2017

ASK Newcastle fans what Hatem Ben Arfa did during his final season at St James’ Park and the answer will probably be ‘nothing’.
But that’s not strictly true. The French maverick – remembered for his skilful dribbles, spectacular goals and allergic reactions to away games – did play one match in a black and white shirt that season.

The Under-21 clash against Blackburn in the middle of September left little impression on Toon fans but it made a big one on FIFA.
Four months later, after a loan spell at Hull had ended in Ben Arfa going AWOL, Newcastle elec...

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