Riyad Mahrez Named FIFA Man of the Match for Algeria vs Austria
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Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez was awarded FIFA Man of the Match for his performance in the friendly against Austria.
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has been named FIFA Man of the Match for the international friendly between Algeria and Austria.
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