Yan Diomande seeks World Cup success for sister as Ivory Coast faces Germany
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:57 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande prepares to play against Germany in their second World Cup match on Saturday at 21:00 BST. Diomande honors his late sister Roxanne, who passed away a year ago, by channeling his grief into determination on the pitch. After an opening victory over Ecuador, Diomande believes his team has the desire to succeed and is eager to showcase his skills as a key player. He has been linked with a high-profile transfer to Liverpool worth £86 million.
- •Diomande scored 12 goals for RB Leipzig last season.
- •Ivory Coast won their opening match against Ecuador.
- •Diomande cites his sister's memory as his motivation.
- •The match against Germany starts at 21:00 BST on Saturday.
- •Diomande is seen as a rising star and future leader for Ivory Coast.
- 8:57 AMYahoo Sports — 'Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande
- 8:56 AMBBC Sport — 'Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande
"BBC Sport explores how exciting young Ivory Coast Yan Diomande is determined to succeed at the World Cup in honour of his sister.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 8:57 AM'Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande
BBC Sport explores how exciting young Ivory Coast Yan Diomande is determined to succeed at the World Cup in honour of his sister.
- BBC SportJun 20, 2026, 8:56 AM'Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande
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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