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Soccer-Bayern reserve boss Ten Hag to coach Utrecht

AMSTERDAM, April 22 (Reuters) - Erik ten Hag will take over as coach of FC Utrecht from the start of next season and has signed a two-year contract, the Dutch club said on Wednesday.

The 45-year-old moves from Bayern Munich, where he has been coaching the reserve team.

Ten Hag will replace Rob Alflen, who will depart at the end of the season after a disappointing campaign.

Utrecht are 12th in the Dutch championship with 36 points from 31 games. (Reporting by Mark Gleeson; Editing by Toby Davis)

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Armstrong 'risks angry Tour de France reception'

Disgraced champion Lance Armstrong will be risking an angry reception if he carries out his own Tour de France charity ride this year, the head of cycling's governing body has warned.