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Paulo Bento saw his team knocked out of the Asian Cup at the last-16 stage by Tajikistan. AFP
Paulo Bento saw his team knocked out of the Asian Cup at the last-16 stage by Tajikistan. AFP
UAE are work in progress and Paulo Bento should be allowed to continue World Cup quest
National team's early Asian Cup exit was a huge disappointment but another change of coach is not the answer - for now