Koundé ahead of Côte d'Ivoire friendly: World Cup prep test
France defender Koundé says Côte d'Ivoire friendly is ideal World Cup prep ahead of Senegal opener on June 16, praising their physicality.
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France defender Koundé says Côte d'Ivoire friendly is ideal World Cup prep ahead of Senegal opener on June 16, praising their physicality.
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