Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has strongly criticised former Bayern Munich and Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger for comments the 2014 World Cup-winner made last weekend, describing them as “racist”.

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Ivory Coast manager slams ‘racist’ comments by Germany legend Bastian Schweinsteiger - Schweinsteiger said that Ivory Coast’s ‘wild’ playing style is ‘a bit African football’ before their clash with G

Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae has labeled former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger’s comments on his team’s “wild” playing style as “racist,”

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Bastian Schweinsteiger has been called 'racist' by Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae after describing the country's style of football as 'African' and 'wild'.

Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessié has acknowledged that he's considering his international future following his country's elimination from the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.