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Europe, Culture, Featured, FirstTouch, Football News Tinotenda Magiya Europe, Culture, Featured, FirstTouch, Football News Tinotenda Magiya

The pursuit of justice for racial abuse on Kalidou Koulibaly continues

Arguably the best center back in the world currently, Koulibaly has more than just his career development to focus on. As a subject of racial abuse in the Italian Serie A, he faces no easy task in dealing with the emotions that come with all that. But alas, he is not alone. Friends and fans from the Premier League and Africa are all behind the Senegalese international.

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Europe, Featured, FirstTouch, Football News Dennis Takaendesa Europe, Featured, FirstTouch, Football News Dennis Takaendesa

10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #7 Kalidou Koulibaly

It wouldn’t be a list without Koulibaly. The Senegalese is perhaps the most wanted defender in the world right now, and it has been great to see the global football community put their collective arms around him after his most recent bout with racism at the San Siro. With a rejected bid of £90 million by a Manchester United already this season, what’s Napoli’s asking price for ?

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Europe, Featured, FirstTouch Simiso Shabangu Europe, Featured, FirstTouch Simiso Shabangu

Is there a big club who does not want Napoli & Senegalese's Koulibaly?

Kalidou Koulibaly is now easily one of the best centre-backs in the world if not the best. His displays in the Italian Serie A, UEFA Champions League and even at the 2018 FIFA World Cup have made him a highly experienced asset bound to become the world’s most expensive defender if he switches clubs. A potential move looks imminent as the top clubs circle the 27-year-old.

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UCL Matchday 3 Preview: After Salah and Co. struggled with Koulibaly, next up is the challenge of PSG's 'MEN'

The Champions League Matchday 3 is here. It’s no secret center back Koulibaly is in world’s best territory, as he prepares to rally his Napoli teammates who will look to upset PSG’s inform front line. Will the Senegalese reign supreme once more against another tough matchup?

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