'Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande

BBC Sport Saturday 20 June 2026, 08:56 UTC 1 min read

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BBC Sport explores how exciting young Ivory Coast Yan Diomande is determined to succeed at the World Cup in honour of his sister.

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