Antoine Barbier
Ivory Coast Chronicle
Antoine Barbier covers Ivory Coast for Ivory Coast Chronicle: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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OpinionIvory Coast assistant Guy Demel makes serious accusations against federation
Former Ivory Coast assistant coach Guy Demel accuses the Ivorian Football Federation of being unhappy with AFCON success and trying to create difficult conditions.
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TransferIvory Coast's Guéla Doué joins Bayer Leverkusen in €30m transfer
Ivory Coast right-back Guéla Doué moves from Strasbourg to Bayer Leverkusen for an initial €30m, signing a five-year deal after featuring in all four World Cup matches for his country.
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National TeamIvory Coast World Cup 2026 squad: Full player list revealed
Ivory Coast has unveiled its official squad for the 2026 World Cup campaign, blending experience and youth under manager Emerse Faé.
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TransferIvory Coast captain Franck Kessié signs for Atalanta
Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessié has signed a multi-year deal with Atalanta, returning to the club where he began his Serie A career after leading his nation to a historic 2026 World Cup.
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ReviewIvory Coast face Norway in World Cup last 16 clash
Ivory Coast's Elephants take on Norway in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match, with live updates and predicted lineups.
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ReviewIvory Coast to face Cameroon
Ivory Coast, World Cup round of 16 finalist, will face Cameroon in a friendly match on October 3, 2026. The Elephants will play at home in front of their fans.
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OpinionWho Will Take Over as Coach of Ivory Coast National Team?
Emerse Faé, who coached the Ivorian national team since 2024 until a successful qualification for the 2026 World Cup, was not renewed. The Côte d'Ivoire Football Federation is now considering several candidates to lead the team, including Hervé Renard, Kolo Touré, and Didier Deschamps.
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ReviewIvory Coast: The National Football Team Prepares for International Competitions
Ivory Coast is gearing up to return to international fields with a new team under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane, the new coach of the French national team. Efforts are underway to maintain high-performance standards.
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ReviewThouars Foot 79 on mission in Côte d'Ivoire to improve educators' skills
Thouars Foot 79 sends two managers to Côte d'Ivoire to work with FC Aida and improve educators' skills
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ReviewIvory Coast Makes an impressive Debut in Ligue 1
This article discusses the impressive opening results for Ivory Coast as they entered the exciting world of Ligue 1.
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National TeamIvory Coast Coach Emerse Faé Reappointed for 3 Months?
Ivory Coast Appoints Emerse Faé as Coach for 3 Months. What are the implications of this decision?
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National TeamIdriss Diallo backs Ivory Coast U20 ahead of 2027 AFCON
Ivory Coast FA president Idriss Diallo backs U20 team ahead of 2027 AFCON qualifiers vs Benin. Read the latest updates.