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  "id": 7799395,
  "title": "Former Premier League footballer becomes Pakistan assistant manager",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/former-premier-league-footballer-becomes-pakistan-assistant-manager",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:39:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/former-premier-league-footballer-becomes-pakistan-assistant-manager-1.500676870"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai - Former Premier League footballer Titus Bramble has been appointed as the assistant manager of the Pakistan men's national team. The Pakistan Football Federation announced the appointment on Instagram, praising Bramble's extensive Premier League experience. Bramble, who played over 200 games in the Premier League between 2000 and 2013, will help guide Pakistan as they prepare for the FIFA ASEAN Cup. The 56-year-old, who previously worked with Ipswich Town's academy, reunites with former Newcastle teammate Nolberto Solano, who is currently the national team's head coach.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Former Premier League player Titus Bramble has landed a new role as the assistant manager of Pakistan. The Pakistan Football Federation confirmed the appointment in a statement shared on Instagram on Tuesday evening. It read: “From Premier League battles to the Pakistan touchline. “Former Premier League defender Titus Bramble, who made over 200 Premier League appearances during an…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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