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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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.
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...
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,...
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.
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.
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 sideâs dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador has underlined their credentials as genuine...
Transfer – Liverpool overtakes PSG for Yan Diomande
Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast striker (under contract until 2030), has...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
World Cup 2026: Amad Diallo declares Ivory Coastâs 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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
