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'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.

'Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande
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Yan Diomande has been heavily linked with a transfer to Liverpool - BBC Sport understands the Reds have told RB Leipzig they are willing to pay £86m for him

When Ivory Coast's teenage sensation Yan Diomande lines up on the wing against Germany in their second World Cup match on Saturday (21:00 BST), he will be the subject of huge attention from millions around the world.

Just how good is he? Can he put on a show against one of the best teams in the competition? How would his speed and dribbling translate to the Premier League?

But Diomande's own focus will be on one thing - making his little…

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