Yaya Toure

Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure Wants More Black Managers
11 Oct

Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure Wants More Black Managers

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Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure hopes he and his brother Kolo can pave the way for more black managers in the professional game. The former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder had short stints coaching in Ukraine and Russia before joining Tottenham as Under-16s coach in 2022. Toure, 40, left Spurs in June for an assistant coach role at Belgian side Standard Liege. “I want to see diversity,” Toure tWold the BBC Match of the Day Africa Top 10 “Greatest Afcon Manager” podcast. “Most of the time people have questioned whether Africans or black coaches would be able to take lessons…
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Manchester City Cleared To Win Champions League As Yaya Toure’s Agent Removes Curses
08 May

Manchester City Cleared To Win Champions League As Yaya Toure’s Agent Removes Curses

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Dimitri Seluk, agent of former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, has confirmed that the supposed curse on Manchester City not winning the UEFA Champions League under Pep Guardiola has been lifted. Seluk said his client hold no grudges against the club's manager and hopes that Manchester City succeed. He apologised for any hurtful feelings, adding that the club is destined to win under Pep Guardiola. "I want to apologise for this matter. I think it is time for this bitterness to stop - and I know that Yaya feels the same because he wishes nothing but success for City. I…
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Yaya Toure Was A World Class Player In The Premier League – Asamoah Gyan
27 Mar

Yaya Toure Was A World Class Player In The Premier League – Asamoah Gyan

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Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan has eulogized Yaya Toure, describing him as a world-class player during his playing days in the Premier League. Toure, following his move from Barcelona, became a household name at Manchester City having won several laurels under different managers. The Ivorian international spent eight successful seasons in England’s top-flight league with Manchester City where he played over 230 games, scoring 59 goals and assisting 35 times. The 39-year-old won 3 premier league titles, 2 FA Cup titles, 2 League Cup titles, and the Community Shield in 2012. “Yaya Toure is one of the best African players I played with…
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