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Thomas Touré Declines Ivory Coast Call-Up, Cites Need for More Time Ivory Coast-born midfielder Thomas Touré has turned down a national team call-up from Hervé Renard, opting instead to delay his international debut amid personal reflection and professional development. The Bordeaux player was selected to join the Elephants for their upcoming 2015 Africa Cup of […]
Thomas Touré Declines Ivory Coast Call-Up—for Now Young Bordeaux forward Thomas Touré has turned down a call-up from Ivory Coast coach Hervé Renard for the upcoming 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the DR Congo. The 20-year-old dual-national (Ivorian-Spanish, born in France) has opted to take more time before committing to an international future. […]
FC Nantes’ Touré Case Faces Further Delays Amid Legal Uncertainty The controversy surrounding Abdoulaye Touré’s eligibility continues to cast a shadow over FC Nantes, as new complications arise in the ongoing legal battle. The club was penalised last season after fielding Touré in the match against SC Bastia on 10 August 2013, despite the player […]
Yaya Touré Tops List of Highest-Paid African Footballers in 2014 Ivory Coast’s Yaya Touré has been confirmed as the highest-paid African footballer in 2014, following his contract extension with Manchester City earlier this year. The 31-year-old midfielder secured a four-year deal in April without renegotiating his impressive weekly salary, which remains at $334,000 (approximately €254,000). […]
Birama Touré Rejects Brest Move, Stays at Nantes Brest’s interest in Nantes midfielder Birama Touré has come to nothing, as the 22-year-old has declined the offer to join the Finistère club, according to Presse Océan. Despite being seen as a potentially valuable addition for Brest, Touré has chosen to remain with FC Nantes. The midfielder, […]
Yaya Touré Reflects on a Stellar Yet Challenging Season Last season was one of remarkable achievements for Ivory Coast’s midfield maestro Yaya Touré. Clinching his third African Ballon d’Or, earning the BBC Player of the Year award, the Golden Lion, and lifting the English Premier League trophy, Touré’s accolades were many. Yet, beneath the glittering […]
Larsen Touré Returns to France with Arles-Avignon After Stint in Bulgaria Guinean striker Larsen Touré has returned to French football, signing a contract with Ligue 2 side Arles-Avignon after a brief spell abroad. The 30-year-old, who developed his career in France with clubs including Brest, Grenoble, and Lille, had ventured outside the country in November […]
