Patrick Vieira has described the end of his playing career as a sad day but is looking forward to taking up a new role off the pitch with Manchester City.

维埃拉表示，结束自己的足球生涯是一件伤感的事，但他同时很期待在场下同曼城一起承担起新的责任。

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Wenger is also considering using Jen Lehmann's vast experience. The German keeper is the oldest player in the squad and, the manager feels, he can have an important role off the pitch.

温格也考虑了利用莱曼的经营，德国门将是球队中年纪最大的球员，温格觉得他在场上也能担当重要的角色。

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In the meantime, international aid agencies such as the World food Programme are likely to play the leading role in staving off mass food shortages and starvation.

与此同时，世界粮食计划署等国际援助机构有可能在解决粮食大量短缺和饥饿方面扮演主要角色。

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