Guela Doue and Amad Diallo Lead Ivory Coast Comeback Win Over France

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Guela Doue and Amad Diallo Lead Ivory Coast Comeback Win Over France

Rayan Cherki opened the scoring for France before Ivory Coast hit back through Doue and Amad to seal a 2-1 friendly win. Les Bleus failed to protect their lead after half-time, while Ivory Coast punished defensive gaps and stayed dangerous in transition. The result gives Didier Deschamps’ side a wake-up call before the World Cup.

By Tanish Chachra

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Spain Held by Iraq in 1-1 Friendly Draw

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Spain Held by Iraq in 1-1 Friendly Draw

Spain finished their friendly against Iraq with a 1-1 draw after failing to turn early control into a win. Ferran Torres gave La Roja the lead in the 16th minute, but Merchas Doski equalized for Iraq in the 27th. Spain pushed for a winner after half-time, yet Iraq held firm. Spain next play Peru on Monday.

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Andoni Iraola Reveals Liverpool Pull After Bournemouth Triumph

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Andoni Iraola Reveals Liverpool Pull After Bournemouth Triumph

“Liverpool gives me the chance to coach top players, and top players give you the chance to fight for titles,” Iraola revealed. The Basque coach replaces Arne Slot after leading Bournemouth to a sixth-place finish and Europa League qualification last season. “I understand where I am coming from and what is expected. I am ready for the challenge.”

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Spain and Iraq Level at Half-Time After First-Half Goals

about 2 hours ago

Spain and Iraq Level at Half-Time After First-Half Goals

Ferran Torres gave Spain a 16th-minute lead, but Iraq hit back before half-time through Merchas Doski to make it 1-1 in the friendly. Spain had early control and looked set to build momentum, yet Iraq stayed composed, found space in transition and punished their chance in the 27th minute to keep the game wide open.

By Tanish Chachra

Andoni Iraola Opens Up on Anfield Passion After Liverpool Move

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Andoni Iraola Opens Up on Anfield Passion After Liverpool Move

“I want now to feel this from the other side,” Iraola said of the Anfield atmosphere after recalling Federico Chiesa’s late winner against his Bournemouth team last season. The 43-year-old succeeds Arne Slot, who was sacked one year after winning the Premier League title. “For me, football is about emotions. About passion. There is no better place than Anfield.”

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Andoni Iraola Says Liverpool Move Is ‘Really Exciting’ After Bournemouth Rise

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Andoni Iraola Says Liverpool Move Is ‘Really Exciting’ After Bournemouth Rise

Iraola voiced excitement after landing the Liverpool job. “I am really excited, really excited. Because obviously you know about Liverpool, you know that it’s a big club, a massive club, one of the biggest in the world,” he said. The Spaniard replaces Arne Slot after guiding Bournemouth to sixth and Europa League qualification via an 18-match unbeaten run.

By Tanish Chachra

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