Guéla Doué downs brother's France: Ivorian 2-1 win
Guéla Doué scored and assisted as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in a friendly, outshining his brother Désiré who featured for Les Bleus in the sibling showdown.
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Guéla Doué scored and assisted as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in a friendly, outshining his brother Désiré who featured for Les Bleus in the sibling showdown.
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Anthony Lopes joins Angers on a two-year deal after leaving Nantes. The veteran goalkeeper brings 427 Ligue 1 appearances to the top-flight club.
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With Saliba injured (back), Konaté auditions for France against Ivory Coast. Deschamps downplays concern; Konaté's club form raises questions.
With Saliba injured, Konaté set to start for France vs Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday. Deschamps unconcerned, but Liverpool man's form under scrutiny.
Alexandre Dujeux resigns as Angers coach despite contract until 2028, after two Ligue 1 survivals and a promotion; market interest from Nice and Lens grows.