RB Leipzig head coach Martin Demichelis has spoken for the first time about the transfer saga surrounding Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande.
Ivory Coast midfielder Jean-Michael Seri has announced his retirement from international football.
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae says his team was "maybe lacking in maturity" after suffering a late 2-1 defeat against Norway to end their World Cup campaign in the round of 32.
Erling Haaland scored late to help Norway into the last 16 at the FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 victory against Ivory Coast at the Dallas Stadium in Texas.
Ivory Coast continue their breakthrough 2026 World Cup campaign when they face Norway in a round-of-32 tie at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday, with both sides arriving from impressive group-stage performances.
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has praised Erling Haaland for leading from the front as his team prepares for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Ivory Coast on Tuesday.