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FORTALEZA, Brazil -- Ivory Coast coach Sabri Lamouchi will quit after his squad narrowly missed qualification in the World Cup with an injury-time penalty from Greece. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] . Lamouchi said he would not seek the renewal of his contract, which ended after the tournament in Brazil. The 42-year-old former France international took over the Elephants two years ago, and started the match against Greece poised to make the knockout stage for the first time in three attempts. But the Ivorians were held back by the defensive Greeks who rose from last place in Group C to qualify with a 2-1 win. The Elephants also failed to impress in last years African Cup after a strong start, losing in the quarterfinals to eventual champion Nigeria. "My contract was ending at this World Cup and there will no renewal. The reasons why are obvious," he said. "We havent done well at the World Cup or at the African Cup, so I think the decision is logical. My journey with the Ivory Coast ends here." [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] . The 41-year-old Northern Irishman has proved a perfect fit at Liverpool since taking over from Kenny Dalglish in the summer of 2012 and steered the team to an unexpected title challenge in the Premier League last season. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] . Right-hander Ricky Nolasco and the Twins agreed to terms on a free-agent contract Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] . The light-heavyweight champion and number one ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world is on an 11-fight UFC winning streak, the longest in the history of the weight class.STEVENAGE, England -- Everton manager Roberto Martinez says Costa Rica international Bryan Oviedo may have suffered a double fracture of his left leg on Saturday in an FA Cup match, potentially ruling him out of the World Cup in Brazil. Oviedo, one of his countrys top players, was taken to hospital after being hurt in a challenge in the 14th minute of the fourth-round match against Stevenage. "Bryan was trying to win the ball but unfortunately I think he has picked up a double fracture, the tibia and the fibula," Martinez said. "The medical department will make a decision now on whether surgery is needed. We will find out over the next 24 hours." Severall Everton players turned away in horror when they saw the severity of Oviedos injury and immediately called for assistance. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. He was carried off on a stretcher six minutes later to applause from all sides of the stadium. "The incident with Bryan affected everyone," Martinez said. "Those injuries give you a bad taste." "We need to give him as much support as we can as he had a terrific season. I have been so impressed with his level in different positions. Hes a really important player and we want to make sure everything goes well." Costa Rica was drawn in Group D at the World Cup, along with Uruguay, Italy and England. ' ' '