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	Omar Troussier - Wikipédia
		Philippe Troussier a beau avoir été joueur professionnel (de 1976 à 1983, il a joué dans diverses équipes du championnat de France de deuxième division) il est relativement inconnu dans l'hexagone avant de rejoindre le banc de touche de l'Olympique de Marseille fin 2004.
		Troussier part ensuite prendre la tête de la sélection du Qatar, où il sera à l'origine d'une polémique médiatique en faisant part de son souhait de constituer en partie sa sélection de joueurs européens naturalisés.
		D'octobre 2005 à décembre 2005, Troussier fut le sélectionneur de l'équipe du Maroc, il est démis de ses fonctions pour « divergences de vues » avec la fédération marocaine de football.
	fr.wikipedia.org /wiki/Philippe_Troussier (472 words)

	Hidetoshi Nakata v Philippe Troussier World Cup 2002 :: Soccerphile
		Past slights were brought to the surface with Troussier’s recent comments in the Japanese press.
		Ono has been very submissive towards Troussier since his days at the youth level; and Dos Santos is extremely grateful for the call-up to the team camp and the opportunity to play for a national side.
		If Troussier were a really big shot coach and the player in question were a borderline star who wasn’t really needed, he could probably cut Hide.
	www.soccerphile.com /soccerphile/archives/wc2002/fo/mw/nvt.html (728 words)

	Philippe Troussier - Sport.fr (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		L'ancien entraîneur de l'Olympique de Marseille, Philippe Troussier, a été démis de ses fonctions de sélectionneur de l'équipe nationale du Maroc quelques semaines après sa nomination.
		Philippe Troussier a été choisi comme entraîneur de l'équipe nationale du Maroc.
		Philippe Troussier est le nouvel entraîneur de l' Olympique de Marseille.
	www.sport.fr /football/motscle/Philippe-Troussier-3642.shtm (473 words)

	Soccer News of Sunday, 7 November 2004
		In contrast Troussier, who until now was deemed an outsider for the post, has decided to up the ante by going public on his desire to succeed Sparky.
		Troussier is due to be interviewed for the post at a secret location on Thursday along with the other three candidates.
		Troussier has been close to a return to Europe in the past having been named on the short list to replace Craig Brown in Scotland two years ago and also being considered to coach the Republic of Ireland.
	www.ghanaweb.com /GhanaHomePage/soccer/artikel.php?ID=69279 (854 words)

	Troussier stunned after sacking: Sport: Soccer: News24
		Though the official Qatari reason for Troussier's sacking was his declaration of his intention to quit after the tournament, his position has been the subject of intense speculation for weeks.
		Troussier, famously known as the 'white witchdoctor' during a successful coaching spell in Africa with Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and South Africa, was hired by Qatar on a lucrative two-year deal last July.
		Troussier irked players by forcing them to wear team tracksuits during training camps and tournaments, as well as imposing a strict dietary regime.
	www.news24.com /News24/Sport/Soccer/0,,2-9-840_1560346,00.html (495 words)

	africa.iafrica.com \| sport Troussier to coach Morocco
		Troussier, who coached Japan at the 2002 World Cup, had been negotiating for a long-term deal, which he eventually inked on Saturday night.
		Troussier, who had said he was interested in taking over the vacant post as Republic of Ireland manager, has earned a reputation for turning around the fortunes of modest African sides, earning him the nickname 'the white witch doctor'.
		Troussier's role now will include qualifying the 'Atlas Lions' for the finals of the 2008 African Nations Cup, and for the 2010 World Cup to be held in South Africa.
	africa.iafrica.com /sport/511413.htm (233 words)

	TelQuel : Le Maroc tel qu'il est (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		“Philippe Troussier n'a pas eu un début de carrière extraordinaire”, s'accordent à dire tous ceux qui le connaissent.
		Troussier, se sentant pointé du doigt, claque la porte.
		Philippe Troussier a été approché il y a un an et demi mais, à cette époque, il voulait entreprendre une carrière européenne.
	www.telquel-online.com /199/sujet4.shtml (1261 words)

	It's 'Dirty Dozen' for Troussier: Sport: Soccer: News24
		Dinan - Qatar's French coach Philippe Troussier said on Thursday his job of transforming the Persian Gulf state into a major soccer force was so tough it reminded him of a Hollywood movie.
		Troussier, who was preparing his team for a friendly against Algeria here on the west coast of France on Thursday, admits that having also coached Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and South Africa, this could be his toughest job yet.
		Troussier has not held back in his criticism of the standard of the Qataris hitting out at the squad's lack of technique.
	www.news24.com /News24/Sport/Soccer/0,,2-9-840_1411481,00.html (414 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Troussier named as Morroco's coach
		Frenchman Philippe Troussier has been confirmed as the new coach of the Morroccan national team.
		Troussier had previously spelt out his desire to succeed Brian Kerr as the manager of the Irish national team, however with no approach forthcoming from the FAI, the Frenchman has decided to take the Morroccan job.
		Troussier had a brief spell working in Morocco in the mid-1990s, taking the second division outfit FUS Rabat to the Throne Cup title in 1995 and has always kept a home in the country.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2005/1026/troussierp.html (230 words)

	ireland.com / Today / Sport / Soccer
		Troussier coached Nigeria to a place at the 1998 World Cup finals in his native France but was dismissed a week after the end of the qualifiers by officials unconvinced in his ability.
		Troussier left afterwards for a reported million-dollar salary as coach of oil-rich Qatar but with limited playing resources realised his chances of upholding a new-found worldwide reputation were limited.
		Troussier's last job was a brief half-season spell at Olymqpiue Marseille, were he led a brief revival, managed to fall out with international fullback Bixente Lizarazu and was then fired when the Ligue 1 club slipped dramatically in the closing weeks and missed out on a UEFA Cup place.
	www.ireland.com /sports/soccer/2005/1026/1130314563612_1130346397824.html (641 words)

	Famed French soccer coach Philippe Troussier and his wife Dominique have reverted to - Iman Way
		Troussier coached Japanese national team from 1998 to 2002, winning the 2000 Asian Cup, placing second at the 2001 Confederations Cup and made the round of 16 at the 2002 World Cup.
		Famed French soccer coach Philippe Troussier and his wife Dominique have reverted to Islam in the Moroccan capital where they live, sources close to the couple confirmed Thursday, March 23.
		The widely-travelled Troussier, 51, is former coach of the Moroccan national team and French club Marseille.
	www.imanway.com /en/showthread.php?t=2703 (631 words)

	Troussier to coach Marseille
		Former Japan manager Philippe Troussier was in "advanced talks" to become Olympique Marseille's new coach on Thursday as the club president became the latest casualty of the club's poor form.
		Troussier had been approached by Marseille in 2002 when Bouchet took over the reins but Alain Perrin was chosen instead.
		Troussier's main feat as a manager was taking Japan to the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup.
	www.rediff.com /sports/2004/nov/26coach.htm (458 words)

	The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 53 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Troussier is under pressure from his Qatari paymasters after defeats in 2006 World Cup preliminary matches have left his team struggling to reach the final round of Asian qualifiers.
		Troussier, who enjoyed a long spell coaching in Africa before leading Japan to the Asian Cup in 2000 and into the last 16 of the World Cup two years ago, said his team problems were caused by poor finishing.
		Troussier can take some comfort from the fact that his team's opponents at the Workers Stadium on Sunday have been having similar problems in front of goal and have a dreadful Asian Cup record for finding the net.
	www.thedailystar.net /2004/07/18/d40718040638.htm (343 words)

	TelQuel : Le Maroc tel qu'il est (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Philippe Troussier, neuf semaines à peine après la signature de son contrat de quatre ans, quitte la sélection marocaine.
		Troussier a restitué l'avance sur salaire perçue, et a quitté son poste avec les deux mois dus, sans plus.
		Philippe Troussier, c'est de notoriété publique, est un maniaque du contrôle total.
	www.telquel-online.com /207/maroc3_207.shtml (2019 words)

	CNNSI.com - Soccer - Troussier magic continues to inspire Japan - Sunday August 26, 2001 03:06 PM
		Troussier, who has already led Japan to the Asian Cup title and two Kirin Cup triumphs since taking charge after the 1998 World Cup, picked a squad of 18 Japan-based players and even left last season's J-League Player of the Year, Shunsuke Nakamura, on the bench.
		Troussier, who has had his share of run-ins with the Japan Football Association and even his own players in the past, has proved there is method to his idiosyncrasies this summer.
		Troussier, known as the "white witch doctor" during spells in charge of the national teams of Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and South Africa between 1993 and 1998, insists there is no magic involved.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/news/2001/08/16/troussier_japan (649 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Troussier keen on landing Irish job
		Philippe Troussier has added to speculation linking him with the vacant Republic of Ireland managerial job, claiming that he would be 'very interested' in succeeding Brian Kerr.
		Troussier, a former manager of the Japan national team, was interviewed for the Irish managerial role by the FAI three years ago, but lost out to Kerr.
		Troussier also insisted that wages would not be an issue for him, saying "If I want to get money, I know where I have to go.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2005/1020/troussierp.html?rss (279 words)

	CNNSI.com - 2002 World Cup - Japan coach Troussier set to come full circle - Monday January 07, 2002 11:09 AM
		Troussier even relegated Nakata to the bench for Japan's friendly with Italy in Saitama two months ago, a move which paid dividends as Feyenoord's Shinji Ono and Junichi Inamoto of Arsenal proved they could handle the extra burden in a 1-1 draw.
		While Troussier is quietly confident Japan can progress to the last 16 this summer, he has already made it clear he will not sign a new contract with the JFA after the World Cup.
		Troussier, who had spells with the national teams of Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and South Africa in the 1990s, has been linked with the vacant Scotland job and a possible move to the English Premier League.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/world/2002/world_cup/news/2002/01/07/japan_coach (685 words)

	sport.iafrica.com \| today's news Welsh keen on Troussier
		According to BBC Wales Troussier — known as the 'white witch doctor' for his magical touch with African teams — is set to meet with David Collins, the FAW secretary-general.
		Troussier moved away from Africa after an unhappy spell with South Africa at the 1998 World Cup finals but redeemed himself by guiding Japan to the 2000 Asian Cup title in Lebanon and then to the second round of the 2002 World Cup finals where they lost 1-0 to eventual semifinalists Turkey.
		Troussier, though, will have to see off John Toshack, the man widely regarded as the favourite for the post, which was vacated by Hughes when he took over from Graeme Souness at Premiership strugglers Blackburn Rovers.
	sport.iafrica.com /news/387195.htm (369 words)

	channel4.com - French Football
		Marseille boss Philippe Troussier says his players can have as much sex as they want - so long as they are in good shape to play the next day.
		Troussier continued: "It's up to each player to find the right balance and the right quantity of intimate liaisons that will enable everyone to be on the same wavelength before a game."
		Experts had struggled to pinpoint the reasons for the upturn, though Troussier’s latest comments might explain why the Marseille players seem to have smiles on their faces these days.
	www.channel4.com /sport/french_football/mar15g.html (231 words)

	Orange.fr - Troussier prend les clés
		Toujours à la recherche de nouvelles expériences, Philippe Troussier avait été évoqué en février 2003 pour diriger le Maroc avant de penser à un retour au Nigéria.
		Il devait être expérimenté et Philippe Troussier l'est.
		Philippe est quelqu'un qui a souvent obtenu des résultats sans grands moyens.
	sports.orange.fr /fr/cmc/football/200448/cmc_53494.html (787 words)

	Troussier wants Japan job again
		Troussier is under-fire at Marseille following a series of poor results and the Frenchman expressed a desire to take the helm of Japan, if it makes it to Germany next year.
		Troussier, who had a successful stint in his last spell in charge, was critical of the current Japan coach, Zico.
		Troussier led Japan to the Asian Cup in 2000, the final of the 2001 Confederations Cup and the round of 16 in the 2002 World Cup as co-hosts with South Korea.
	www.iransportspress.com /?c=118&a=1739 (155 words)

	BBC News & Sport \| World Cup 98 \| Players \| Philippe Troussier - South Africa manager
		French-born Philippe Troussier was a last-minute choice to take South Africa to their first World Cup finals.
		Troussier is outspoken and his behaviour has twice got him the sack.
		Troussier has already come under fire in South Africa, accused of bullying and humiliating players during a training session in April.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world_cup_98/teams/south_africa/players/86019.stm (207 words)

	Japan 2002 - Teams - Football Culture - British Council Japan
		As Ben Lyttleton explains, the changes implemented by Japan coach Philippe Troussier not only improved the performance of the national team in time for World Cup 2002, but also had an impact on the whole country and its culture.
		One of the first things Frenchman Philippe Troussier did after becoming Japan coach in 1998 was ban the meal-time seating hierarchy at squad get-togethers.
		But Troussier edged out the old guard who had dominated the team in the past - like Kazuyoshi Miura and others who had played at the World Cup in France - and in so doing was responsible for influencing a cultural change within the team, which rubbed off on the rest of the nation.
	www.britishcouncil.org /japan-sport-footballculture-teams-ground-japan.htm (469 words)

	Islam Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The French former coach of the Moroccan football team, Philippe Troussier (now Omar) has affirmed that he has converted to Islam along with his wife Dominique (now named Amina), MAP news agency reported.
		Troussier, 51, who coached South Africa and Japan at the 1998 and 2002 World Cups respectively, said that “my conversion to Islam is a way of harmonizing my faith with my host country, the Morocco that I love and which loves me as well.
		Troussier told the press that he feels uneasy since the spread of the news, adding that his conversion is personal and he did not seek to reveal it.
	www.islamonline.net /english/journey/2006/04/jour02.shtml (364 words)

	FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
		PUSAN, South Korea, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Japan coach Philippe Troussier issued an "all teams welcome" statement on Friday when asked who the co-hosts were hoping to be grouped with in the draw for the 2002 World Cup.
		Japanese national team coach Philippe Troussier answers questions as he arrives to his hotel in Pusan November 30, 2001.
		Troussier is in Pusan for the draw of the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals on Saturday.
	www.fifa.com /en/print/article/0,4039,32566,00.html (202 words)

	Troussier under fire for missing unveiling of Japanese squad - smh.com.au
		Japan coach Philippe Troussier was blasted by local press after announcing he will miss the unveiling of the 23-strong World Cup squad on Friday.
		Two days after it emerged that Troussier had to fly to France from Japan's base in Madrid at the weekend for the funeral of a nephew killed in a road accident, all sympathy for the Frenchman seemed to have evaporated.
		Virtually all the sports tabloids quoted JFA officials as saying Troussier simply did not want to meet the press, which has at times given the outspoken coach a rough ride during his four years in the job.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2002/05/14/1021002447759.html (445 words)

	CNN.com - Morocco axe French coach Troussier - Dec 30, 2005
		Troussier was named coach on October 29 to replace Badou Zaki, who resigned after Morocco failed to qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.
		Troussier, 50, had signed a five-year contract that would have taken him through to the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.
		Troussier has had spells in charge of South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Qatar and Japan, whom he guided to the second round of the 2002 World Cup.
	www.cnn.com /2005/SPORT/football/12/30/morocco.troussier (252 words)

	World Cup 2002 with Franz Beckenbauer - Naharnet
		Japan's coach Philippe Troussier took great heart from his side's performances at the Confederations Cup last summer when the 2002 World Cup co-hosts went to the final only to be beaten by world champions France.
		The much-travelled Troussier, who took Nigeria to the 1998 World Cup finals only to coach South Africa at the tournament itself, is sometimes referred to in Japan as the "white witchdoctor".
		But Troussier knows he will need to produce a magical potion if his players are to progress much beyond the first stage.
	web.naharnet.com /worldcup/teams.asp?id=Japan (498 words)

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