Soccer-Egypt’s Al-Ahly appoint Riveiro as manager ahead of Club World Cup

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CAIRO (Reuters) - Al-Ahly have announced Jose Riveiro as their new manager, the Egyptian Premier League champions said on Thursday, ahead of the Club World Cup in the United States.

Spanish coach Riveiro will begin his stint with Al-Ahly by facing Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the revamped Club World Cup opener on June 14.