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Fofana bids farewell to Ivory Coast national team: 'It's time to turn the page'
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Fofana bids farewell to Ivory Coast national team: 'It's time to turn the page'

Record14 September 2026 at 16:34

The footballer Fofana, FC Porto midfielder, announced that he will not return to represent the Ivory Coast national team, thus ending his international career. The player decided to bid farewell to the national team in a public statement.

In his farewell message, Fofana stated that it is time to turn the page, suggesting that the decision was made in a thoughtful and personal manner. The midfielder believes that the moment has come to move forward and dedicate himself exclusively to his club career.

Fofana's departure represents a significant loss for the Ivorian national team, which thus loses a player with international experience. The footballer had represented Ivory Coast on several occasions throughout his career.

With this decision, Fofana joins the list of players who choose to end their journey with national teams early, focusing exclusively on the sporting challenges at FC Porto.

Why this matters

Readers who follow FC Porto lose an Ivory Coast international from the team, which may affect the squad's dynamics in national and European competitions. For football fans in Ivory Coast, this farewell represents the absence of a player who represented the country at the Gold Cup, altering the national coach's options for future competitions.

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