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24.03.2010- Putin talks up Russia's hopes to host World Cup

13.03.2010- Hiddink rejects Ivory Coast approaches over World Cup

12.03.2010- Hiddink set for Ivory Coast

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17.02.2010- Hiddink to take over as Turkey coach

15.02.2010- Hiddink set for Turkey job: reports

03.02.2010- Hiddink vows to see out Russia contract

Dutchman Guus Hiddink is to resign as coach of Russia after his contract expires on June 30, press reports said on Saturday.

"After a meeting with the RFU new chief Sergei Fursenko, I decided to step down after my contract expires," Hiddink was quoted as saying.

"I decided to announce my decision now to give Russian football chiefs time to find a new manager."

The Russian Football Union chief Fursenko, who was elected to the post earlier this month, confirmed Hiddink's decision to step down in July, adding that it was the Dutchman's own decision.

"We respect his choice," Fursenko said in an interview with Echo of Moscow radio.

"Hiddink is a true professional. He decided to carry out his contract up to the end and I have no doubt that he would complete his duties at the very high level."

"We are all grateful for his great work that he carried at the post of the Russian national manager and for his significant contribution into the development of the Russian football," Fursenko added.