'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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Notable Quotes
"Everything I do on a football pitch, it's for you."
— Yan Diomande , Athlete
"Now, I don't feel anything. It's like I'm not even human."
— Yan Diomande , Athlete
"We're here to represent millions of people and play for our loved ones and our families."
— Yan Diomande , Athlete
"The 'golden boy', as we call him."
— Amad Diallo , Athlete
"Since then many are saying that he is the heir to Didier Drogba for us."
— Mamadou Gaye , Academic
Key People
Amad Diallo is a professional footballer from Ivory Coast.
Didier Drogba is a retired Ivorian football player, famous for his time at Chelsea.
Mamadou Gaye is a veteran Ivorian broadcaster and journalist.
Roxanne was the younger sister of Yan Diomande who passed away at 15.
Yan Diomande is a 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger.
Yaya Toure is a former Ivorian footballer known as one of the best African players.
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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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