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Friday 31 March 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# Ivory Coast

Last year
2022
# new recruit
Chelsea agree deal for 20-year-old striker from Erling Haaland's former club Molde
David Datro Fofana will officially join the Blues on New Year’s Day.
# RIP
Max Brito, the player paralysed at 1995 Rugby World Cup, dies
A dashing, 27-year-old dreadlocked winger, he arrived at the tournament in South Africa full of hope.
# Target
Dortmund set to secure €31 million deal for Haaland's replacement
Ajax forward Sebastien Haller flew to Germany on Thursday to complete a medical.
# Take a Bow
Stand-in captain Raheem Sterling stars as England brush aside 10-man Ivory Coast
Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings also scored as the Three Lions triumphed 3-0.
# Reunion
Gareth Southgate understands why Wilfried Zaha turned back on England
The Crystal Palace winger will come up against the Three Lions at Wembley in the Ivory Coast team on Tuesday night.
# Happy Days
Olivier Giroud closes in on Thierry Henry's record as France win
Aurelien Tchouameni struck two minutes into added time in a come-from-behind victory against Ivory Coast.
# The Egyptian King
Mohamed Salah scores winning spot-kick as Egypt edge past Ivory Coast
The sides remained locked together at 0-0 after 120 minutes.
# Disappointment
Reigning champions Algeria crash out of Africa Cup of Nations
The holders had to beat the Ivorians to go through.
# Round-Up
Ivory Coast goalkeeping error gifts draw to Sierra Leone as Tunisia recover with 4-0 win
Sierra Leone played out a draw against the Ivory Coast while Tunisia defeated Mauritania.
All time
# reflection
Zaha considering international future after asking to miss Ivory Coast qualifiers
Ivory Coast boss Patrice Beaumelle says the 28-year-old was unwilling to travel for their qualifiers.
# Love
Support for ‘incredible human’ Sol Bamba after cancer diagnosis
The Ivory Coast defender – 36 on Wednesday – has started chemotherapy.
# In form
Ivory Coast star inspires Milan comeback, Juventus slip up
Franck Kessie scored for the third consecutive Serie A game.
# Charles de Gaulle
'Child stowaway' found dead in plane's undercarriage at Paris airport
Sources close to the investigation told AFP the boy was about 10 years of age.
# big win
Africa Cup of Nations favourites dump out Ivory Coast on penalties
Algeria set up a semi-final showdown with Nigeria.
# Going through
Zaha goal takes Ivory Coast through to quarter-finals of African Cup of Nations
The Crystal Palace star, who is being linked with a move to Arsenal, scored a decisive goal on Monday.
# Contenders
Which of these 16 teams will triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations?
The knockout stages of the competition begin on Friday.
# Good start
Aston Villa star on target as Ivory Coast earn opening Africa Cup of Nations victory
Jonathan Kodjia’s second-half strike saw them edge to a 1-0 win over South Africa.
# tiocfaidh ár lá
I'm A Celeb's flag challenge caused absolute war on Twitter when they got the Irish one arse-ways
When will they learn?
# hell
'Rumours were I wasn't playing because I slept with Moyes' daughter, and no one attempted to clear that up'
Wilfried Zaha has spoken of the isolation and lack of support he felt during his time at Manchester United.
# RIP
Former France manager who led three African nations to the World Cup dies
Henri Michel, who was in charge of Les Bleus when they finished third at the 1986 World Cup, has passed away at the age of 70.
# IF ONLY
Hodgson concedes to Zaha regret over England snub
Wilfried Zaha’s two-goal effort against Brighton and Hove Albion led the manager to concede a misstep.
# Smuggled
Father goes on trial in Spain in case of 8-year-old found in suitcase at border crossing
Ali Ouattara said he was “misled” by smugglers as to how they’d bring his son into the country.
# success
Two more countries qualified for the 2018 World Cup today
Morocco and Tunisia booked their places in Russia this evening.
# BALANCING ACT
Kolo Toure to combine Celtic role with new Ivory Coast gig
The former Liverpool defender made over a century of appearances for his country as a player.
# OFFICIAL
Tottenham pay €25 million for Kyle Walker replacement Aurier
Meanwhile, Spurs are also close to signing Swansea striker Fernando Llorente.
# RIP
Former Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote has died at the age of 30
The Ivory Coast international reportedly collapsed while training in Beijing.
# Violence
Togo fans attack player's home after Cup loss
The 38-year-old was blamed by Togolese fans for his role in the 3-1 defeat to Morocco.
# falling flat
Champions Ivory Coast disappoint in Africa Cup of Nations opener
Meanwhile, Junior Kabananga scored to give the Democratic Republic of Congo an upset 1-0 win over Morocco.
# content
'I made the right choice and I do not regret it'
Wilfried Zaha is excited to play for the nation of his birth after never following up on two non-competitive Three Lions caps.
# Prodigy
'Next Zlatan' makes Swedish history
Meanwhile, Wilfried Zaha made his international debut against Sweden for the second time.
# Tension
Mourinho airs his frustrations at Ivory Coast over Bailly departure
The defender will miss tomorrow’s meeting with West Ham as he must meet up with his international team-mates.
# Côte d'Ivoire
Zaha switches allegiance to Ivory Coast despite two England caps
Ivory Coast have secured the international future of Wilfried Zaha, who had previously played in two friendlies for England.
# Good Samaritan
Controversial PSG defender Aurier praised for 'saving the life' of opponent
The Ivorian has been commended for helping Mali’s Moussa Doumbia, who was knocked out during their recent international match.
# bottom line
Ivory Coast likes big butts and it cannot lie
The country’s fashion for large bottoms leads to some people taking drastic measures.
# gold white and green
This Dublin pub was caught rapid flying the Ivory Coast flag
Nooooo!
# Grand-Bassam
Six gunmen 'neutralised' after killing at least 16 people in Ivory Coast
At least 14 civilians and two soldiers were shot dead.
# reports of my demise...
No, Didier Drogba has not retired yet
The Cote D’Ivoire legend says he is still in discussions with Montreal Impact.
# RIP
Former Wigan footballer, 34, found dead
Steve Gohouri had been missing since before Christmas and his body has reportedly been found in the River Rhine.
# Interview
One fan is hoping to raise £30,000 for a paralysed ex-Ivory Coast rugby player
Christopher Ackermann believes the support provided to former Ivory Coast winger Max Brito, since his injury, has been inadequate.
# Looking Back
The tragic tale of Max Brito -- the Ivorian player paralysed at the 1995 Rugby World Cup
One 24-year-old winger’s life was altered irrevocably just over 20 years ago during a match with Tonga.