Chelsea transfer news: Blues eye Ivorian wonderkid in four-club transfer race

Chelsea, Bournemouth, Leeds and Como are all tracking a Sporting CP central defender with a £68m release clause, but the Portuguese club may sell...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jun 18

What England need to do to secure easy World Cup Round of 32 match after win vs Croatia

England's World Cup got underway in style with 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday night in Dallas.Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford scored on...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Jun 18

Liverpool target Yan Diomande put in record-breaking World Cup performance

Diomande World Cup Statement Gives Liverpool Plenty to Think About Diomande Sends Transfer Message There are World Cup performances that pass by...
ANFIELD INDEX Jun 18

Man United could now accept 'big offer' for Amad Diallo as forward overhaul intensifies - expert

Manchester United could be prepared to let Amad Diallo leave for the right price amid concerns about his place in Michael Carrick's squad.The...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Jun 18

World Cup 2026: ‘It’s bad’ – Osimhen on Nigeria’s absence

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has insisted that Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament is bad. ​The 2026 FIFA World Cup...
DAILY POST (NG Jun 18

Diomandé reveals emotional story of loss and perseverance before World Cup

Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomandé has shared an emotional tribute to his late sister Roxane, revealing the personal tragedy that continues to fuel...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 18

Cyriaque Irié: Nice eye move for Freiburg's Burkinabè‑Ivorian winger in €8m deal

Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast right winger Cyriaque Irié of Bundesliga side Freiburg is being linked with a summer move to Ligue 1 club Nice, with...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

Crystal Palace track Freiburg winger Cyriaque Irié in €8m move rumour

Crystal Palace are being linked with a move for Freiburg right winger Cyriaque Irié, the Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast youth prospect who currently...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

World Cup 2026: Yan Diomande’s emotional promise to late sister touches football community

Ivory Coast sensation Yan Diomande has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his late sister Roxane, revealing the pain that continues to drive him as...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi arrested for spot-fixing

Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi, who is playing at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested for alleged spot-fixing just a couple of weeks before the tournament...
ESPN Jun 17

Cyriaque Irié: Lille eye move for Freiburg's Burkinabe-Ivorian winger

Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast winger Cyriaque Irié is being linked with a summer move from Bundesliga side Freiburg to Ligue 1 club Lille. The...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

Cyriaque Irié: Lens eye move for Freiburg's Burkinabe-Ivorian winger in €8m switch

Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast right winger Cyriaque Irié of Freiburg is being linked with a summer move to French Ligue 1 side Lens. The...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

Marseille monitor Freiburg winger Cyriaque Irié in €8m move

Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast right winger Cyriaque Irié of Bundesliga side Freiburg is being linked with a summer move to Ligue 1 club Marseille....
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

Ivory Coast striker 'was arrested for alleged spot-fixing - just two weeks before the World Cup started'

An Ivory Coast footballer was arrested on suspicion of fixing offences in the build-up to the World Cup.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jun 17

Chelsea and Como target Ousmane Diomande this summer

Chelsea and Italian side Como have both identified Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande as a key defensive target for this summer's window. The...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

Nice forward Wahi faces match-fixing probe after French police arrest ahead of Ivory Coast's World Cup campaign

Ivory Coast's World Cup striker was arrested by French police on suspicion of match-fixing and questioned in custody ahead of the tournament,...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jun 17

Ivory Coast star arrested for alleged intentional yellow card in Ligue 1 game with Nice star still playing at World Cup

Nice forward Elye Wahi was arrested by French police over match-fixing allegations before representing Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup.
GOAL.COM Jun 17

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi arrested for alleged match fixing offences

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi had reportedly ben arrested for alleged fixing offences on the eve of the 2026 World Cup.
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Jun 17

Ivory Coast's World Cup star Elye Wahi ‘arrested over match-fixing offences'

The 23-year-old was arrested by French police and is the subject of an active investigation
THE INDEPENDENT Jun 17

World Cup 2026: Cote d'Ivoire star Elye Wahi investigated over alleged spot-fixing as arrest details emerge

Cote d'Ivoire striker Elye Wahi is at the centre of a corruption investigation after reports emerged that he was arrested by French authorities...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Jun 17

Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi under investigation over alleged betting irregularities

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi is under investigation by French authorities over allegations of sports corruption and spot-fixing, according to...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

Leeds make player approach to seal first hefty transfer, he's at World Cup - report

Leeds United appear to be going all in to sign Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande this summer.The Whites are yet to make a major first-team...
MOTLEEDSNEWS.COM Jun 17

World Cup 2026: Paraguayan referee Juan Benitez appointed for Ivory Coast-Germany clash

Paraguayan referee Juan Gabriel Benitez has been appointed to officiate the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E encounter between Ivory...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

Ivorian defender Habib Sylla begins new chapter with Romanian side Otelul Galati

Ivorian defender Habib Sylla has secured a new challenge in European football after signing for Romanian Super League side Otelul Galati on a free...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 17

Why Bazoumana Toure fits Liverpool's high-speed attacking blueprint

Liverpool's search for wide reinforcements has widened across Europe, and one of the more intriguing profiles under consideration is a young winger...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

Germany vs. Ivory Coast preview: Team news and predicted lineups

Here is our preview of Germany's second game at the 2026 World Cup against Ivory Coast.
BULINEWS.COM Jun 17

Chelsea monitor €28m-rated Werder Bremen defender Karim Coulibaly

Germany and Ivory Coast centre-back Karim Coulibaly of Werder Bremen is being linked with a move to Chelsea, with the Premier League club...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

Salifou Diarrassouba: CS Dinamo Bucuresti eye move for Grasshoppers' Ivorian midfielder

Ivory Coast attacking midfielder Salifou Diarrassouba is being linked with a switch from Swiss side Grasshoppers to Romanian club CS Dinamo...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast team safe after Wilmington shooting incident, Federation confirms

The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has reassured supporters that the national team was not affected by a reported shooting incident in...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

England have the best player in the world right now – this World Cup will be our time

England begin their campaign against Croatia tonight (Picture; Getty) In his exclusive column for Metro, former England World Cup star David James...
METRO.CO.UK Jun 17

Oliver Schmitt: VfL Bochum eye move for German-Ivorian winger from SV Meppen

German-Ivorian left winger Oliver Schmitt is being linked with a summer switch from SV Meppen to VfL Bochum, with reports suggesting a 37%...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

World Cup 2026: Shooting near Ivory Coast hotel in U.S. leaves two injured; suspect on the run

Authorities in the United States are searching for a suspect following a shooting incident near a hotel linked by name to Ivory Coast, where two...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 17

Besiktas eye Monaco's Franco-Ivorian full-back Kassoum Ouattara in €12m move

Besiktas are reportedly lining up a move for Monaco's France and Cote d'Ivoire left-back Kassoum Ouattara, 21, with the Franco-Ivorian defender...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 16

Inter track Udinese defender Oumar Solet in €23m Serie A switch – reports

French-Ivorian centre-back Oumar Solet of Udinese is reportedly being lined up for a summer move to Inter, with the Serie A champions closely...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 16

What’s Algeria’s FIFA ranking at the 2026 World Cup? More about Messi, Argentina’s opponent

If Lionel Messi and Argentina let themselves be guided by Algeria's FIFA ranking ahead of the 2026 World Cup, they may be in for a rude awakening....
BOLAVIP US Jun 16

Hermann Esmel: Stade Lavallois linked with move for Franco-Ivorian midfielder from Le Puy FC

Franco-Ivorian defensive midfielder Hermann Esmel of Le Puy FC is being linked with a summer move to Ligue 2 side Stade Lavallois, with the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 16

Alavés opt against permanent move for Diabaté as transfer doubts grow

Ivorian striker Ibrahim Diabaté is facing an uncertain future after Spanish side Deportivo Alavés opted not to activate the purchase clause in his...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 16

Amad Diallo sends 'golden' message to Yan Diomande after he opens door to Premier League move

Amad Diallo is spending the 2026 World Cup alongside Manchester United target Yan Diomande in the Ivory Coast camp. Ivory Coast opened their 2026...
UNITED IN FOCUS Jun 16

Leeds 'lack control' over future of 198-app star, deadline for possible sale shared - report

Leeds United want to reach a resolution with Pascal Struijk on their agenda, as the player holds all the cards over his own future.The...
MOTLEEDSNEWS.COM Jun 16

Kimmich hails Brown and Nmecha, warns over Ivory Coast's "exceptional" Diomande

The German skipper was full of praise for two of his teammates and issued a warning to the squad ahead of a clash with Ivory Coast's RB Leipzig...
BULINEWS.COM Jun 16

Partizan eye Milan Futuro's Ivorian winger Chaka Traorè in €700k-rated move

Chaka Traorè, a 21-year-old left winger from Côte d'Ivoire currently playing for Milan Futuro in Italy's Serie D – Girone B, has been linked with a...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 16

Leeds United have Ivory Coast's Ousmane Diomande 'top of their list', claims ex-Premier League scout

Ex-Premier League scout makes Leeds United transfer ‘list’ claim over current World Cup player
YORKSHIRE POST Jun 16

Hoffenheim eye move for Ivory Coast left-back Ghislain Konan of Gil Vicente

Ivory Coast defender Ghislain Konan, the 30-year-old left-back currently at Portuguese side Gil Vicente, is being linked with a summer switch to...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 16

Christ Tapé: Saint-Étienne eye move for AC Horsens' Ivorian left-back

Ivorian defender Christ Tapé of Danish side AC Horsens is being linked with a move to French club Saint-Étienne, with the 20-year-old left-back...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 16

Juventus triggers Jeremie Boga's buy-option clause

Juventus have completed the permanent signing of Ivory Coast international Jeremie Boga after exercising the purchase option included in his loan...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 16

World Cup 2026: Why Manchester United star could be Ivory Coast’s game-changer – Ex-Super Eagles star

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sam Elijah has identified one key player who could become the main man for Ivory Coast in their 2026 FIFA World Cup...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Jun 16

Leeds ready to make 'statement of intent' with club-record Ousmane Diomande transfer

Leeds United have the money to secure a move for Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Jun 16

World Cup 2026: We're here to compete – Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae after Ecuador win

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae insists his outfit is the 2026 World Cup to compete following victory over Ecuador in a high-stakes opener. The...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 16

World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae vows to compete after victory over Ecuador in opener

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae believes his side’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador has underlined their credentials as genuine...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Jun 16

Transfer – Liverpool overtakes PSG for Yan Diomande

Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast striker (under contract until 2030), has...
PARISFANS.FR Jun 16

World Cup 2026: Benni McCarthy makes explosive claim about Ivory Coast vs Ecuador clash

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy sparked debate during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suggesting Ivory Coast and Ecuador appeared...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 16

Jeremie Boga, his former Ivory Coast coach Beaumelle speaks: “He deserved the permanent move. Juventus are a club that make you dream"

Former Ivory Coast head coach Patrice Beaumelle has praised Jeremie Boga after Juventus FC made his move permanent, describing him as “good enough...
TRANSFERMARKETWEB.COM Jun 16

Habib Sylla: Otelul Galati linked with move for Leiria's Ivorian right-back

Otelul Galati are reportedly tracking Côte d’Ivoire defender Habib Sylla, with the 27-year-old right-back currently on the books at Portuguese...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 16

PSG and Liverpool target Yan Diomandé: ‘The Premier League? Why not?’

Speaking after Ivory Coast’s slender win over Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup, Red Bull Leipzig’s Yan Diomandé (19) addressed his future at club...
GET FRENCH FOOTBALL NEWS Jun 16

Benni McCarthy criticises Ecuador and Ivory Coast after dull World Cup first half

Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy delivered a brutal assessment of the first half between Ecuador and Ivory Coast, claiming the two sides looked as...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 16

Bakayoko to Lorient? Ligue 1 move mooted for Amiens' Franco-Ivorian defender

France and Cote d'Ivoire centre-back Siaka Bakayoko of Amiens SC is being linked with a step up to Ligue 1 with FC Lorient, with the 21-year-old's...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 16

United star speaks up on his moment of magic after inspiring nation to famous World Cup victory

After making history by scoring a winner for Ivory Coast in their World Cup opener vs. Ecuador, Amad has opened up on the magical moment. The post...
THEPEOPLESPERSON.COM Jun 15

Salifou Diarrassouba: Dinamo Bucharest eye move for Ivory Coast midfielder

Ivory Coast attacking midfielder Salifou Diarrassouba of Grasshoppers is being linked with a move to Romanian side FC Dinamo, with the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 15

Liverpool prepare £100m move for Yan Diomande as post-Salah rebuild gathers pace

Liverpool are reportedly preparing a major move in the transfer market as the club looks to reshape its attack following the departure of Mohamed...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 15

Former Ghana coach Otto Addo shares inspiring moment with African great George Weah

Former Black Stars coach Otto Addo has met Africa's only Ballon d'Or winner, George Weah, while working with FIFA at the 2026 World Cup in North...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Jun 15

Yan Diomande prioritizes World Cup over PSG, Liverpool links

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae says Yan Diomande is completely focused on the ongoing World Cup campaign despite strong transfer links to PSG...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 15

Besiktas eye Monaco left-back Kassoum Ouattara in €12m move

France and Ivory Coast left-back Kassoum Ouattara is being linked with a summer move from Monaco to Turkish giants Besiktas, with the 21-year-old...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 15

Liverpool to hold Rio Ngumoha crunch talks as Andoni Iraola stance emerges from Anfield

Rio Ngumoha is now keen to stay at Liverpool and fight for his place in Andoni Iraola's side after reports of talks over a move to Bayern...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Jun 15

Liverpool ready £100m Yan Diomande raid as Iraola leads Mohamed Salah rebuild

Liverpool are preparing to make a major statement in the transfer market, with reports suggesting the club are ready to sanction a £100million move...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 15

MOT View: Leeds officials will love what happened in World Cup game involving summer target

Ousmane Diomande is an exciting name on Leeds United's transfer shortlist, but he was snubbed in Ivory Coast's opening World Cup match.The African...
MOTLEEDSNEWS.COM Jun 15

Amad Diallo urges focus after firing Ivory Coast past Curacao

Amad Diallo has expressed his satisfaction after scoring the decisive goal in Ivory Coast's 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their opening match of the...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Jun 15

Juventus finalise Boga stay as Carnevali completes first deal

Juventus have exercised their purchase option for Jeremie Boga, making the Ivorian winger’s move from...
FOOTBALL ITALIA Jun 15

Ivory Coast boss makes Liverpool transfer claim about Yan Diomande

Yan Diomande starred as the Ivory Coast got the better of Ecuador (Picture: Getty) Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says he is confident Yan Diomande...
METRO.CO.UK Jun 15

Wilfried Singo to bring exactly what Newcastle are missing after game-defining World Cup moment

Wilfried Singo of Galatasaray is once again being linked with a switch to the Premier League, and Newcastle United are admirers.It is far from the...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Jun 15

World Cup 2026: Amad Diallo declares Ivory Coast’s history-making ambition after Ecuador win

Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo insists his outfit is determined to make history at the ongoing 2026 World Cup tournament after starting their...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Jun 15

Diomande, Bouaddi Early Frontrunners as 2026 World Cup's Standout Youngsters

If Ayyoub Bouaddi and Yan Diomande are anything to go by, the future looks incredibly bright for Morocco and Ivory Coast after their eye-catching...
THEANALYST.COM Jun 15

Lazare Amani: Cercle Brugge eye move for Ivorian-Belgian midfielder from Kifisia

Cercle Brugge are being linked with a move for Kifisia's Ivorian-Belgian central midfielder Lazare Amani, with the 28-year-old potentially heading...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 15

Amad Diallo scores 90th-minute winner as Côte d'Ivoire leave it late to sink Ecuador

The substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Côte d'Ivoire a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their ⁠Group E opener.Diallo's first-time...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 15

World Cup: Yan Diomande’s Ivory Coast stun Ecuador with late winner

Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in Group E with the only goal of the game scored in the 90th minute.
BULINEWS.COM Jun 15

World Cup 2026 analysis: How Ivory Coast took out Ecuador

For long stretches of the evening, it appeared Group E’s meeting between Ivory Coast and Ecuador would finish exactly as many had predicted: tight,...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 15

Moises Caicedo furious at new FIFA rule as Ecuador lose to Ivory Coast

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo began his World Cup with a defeat as Ecuador lost 1-0 to the Ivory Coast. As expected, Caicedo started in the...
THE CHELSEA CHRONICLE Jun 15

World Cup 2026: “It wasn’t the start we expected” – Hernan Galindez laments Ecuador’s painful defeat to Ivory Coast

Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez admitted his side was left frustrated after a dramatic 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in their opening match of the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 15

Manchester United suddenly have the Bruno Fernandes replacement option they've been crying out for

Amad is finding form for the Ivory Coast and his two goals recently for his country are a reminder of where he could play for Man Utd.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Jun 15

Amad Diallo Becomes Ivory Coast’s Youngest Ever World Cup Goalscorer

Amad Diallo Becomes Ivory Coast's Youngest World Cup Goalscorer The post Amad Diallo Becomes Ivory Coast’s Youngest Ever World Cup Goalscorer...
STRETTYNEWS.COM Jun 15

Liverpool see Yan Diomande price rocket by extra £10m as stats highlight World Cup masterclass

RB Leipzig will be raising Yan Diomande's valuation after his standout World Cup debut, with Liverpool among the clubs watching closely.Diomande...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Jun 15

World Cup 2026: Amad Diallo declares Ivory Coast’s history-making ambition after heroics against Ecuador

Amad Diallo has revealed that Ivory Coast arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup determined to make history after his dramatic late winner secured a...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 15

Amad reacts to being the toast of Ivory Coast

Amad is the toast of Ivory Coast after his stoppage-time goal earned the African nation victory in their FIFA World Cup opener against Ecuador.
MANUTD.COM Jun 15

Amad Diallo outshone Man United's £112m transfer target with World Cup masterclass

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo is hogging the headlines after scoring a dramatic World Cup winner for Ivory Coast. The 2026 World Cup is now...
UNITED IN FOCUS Jun 15

Manchester United winger Amad reacts to his heroics in World Cup victory

Man Utd forward Amad started on the bench for the Ivory Coast in their World Cup game against Ecuador on Sunday.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Jun 15

6 dribbles completed, 7 duels won: United ace proves his country's saviour at the World Cup

Manchester United's Amad was decisive for Ivory Coast against Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup, giving fans and club bosses plenty to consider. The...
THEPEOPLESPERSON.COM Jun 15

Amad scores winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador

Manchester United winger Amad scored a 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in their opening game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MANUTD.COM Jun 15

Yan Diomande: Liverpool linked with €90m move for Leipzig's Ivorian winger

Liverpool are being linked with RB Leipzig's Ivorian left winger Yan Diomande, 19, as speculation grows over a potential big-money summer move for...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 15
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