Manu Koné: 'Stay Humble' After France's 2-1 Loss
Manu Koné calls for humility after France's 2-1 friendly loss to Ivory Coast, stressing no small teams and the need to build towards the 2026 World Cup.
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Manu Koné calls for humility after France's 2-1 friendly loss to Ivory Coast, stressing no small teams and the need to build towards the 2026 World Cup.
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