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The Dubai chapter in Yan Diomande’s journey to Real Madrid
Before helping Madrid win at Barcelona, the Ivory Coast winger trained with Elite Falcons in Dubai. His route through African academy football, Florida and Spain explains why his rise deserves a closer look.
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