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Azerbaijani football in crisis

Friday, April 12, 2002

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FC Neftchi have pulled out of the Azeri first division and the national team coach has quit.

Lost patience

'Pitiful condition'


Allegations denied

No game on Friday

Controversial penalty

Another three may quit

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