Latest articles on Yaya Toure

Paradou AC: The barefoot academy revolutionising Algerian football

Africa Tolu Olasoji - 27 Jun 2020

After learning from Côte D’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas, the Paradou AC academy is revolutionising football in Algeria — and doing it barefoot

Touré blasts football chiefs over racism

Article Agency - 2 Apr 2019

Toure was speaking on Sunday after receiving an award from Football Against Racism in Europe

Mohamed Salah nets second African Footballer of the Year title

Article Deutsche Welle 1 - 9 Jan 2019

Egypt and Liverpool soccer star Mohamed Salah has picked up the Confederation of African Football's top player award for a second successive year

The curse of the Pep in Yaya’s step

Article Luke Feltham - 8 Jun 2018

The Ivorian’s contentious comments offer pause for thought about his stifled career opportunities

Yaya Toure on a mission to destroy ‘Guardiola myth’

Article Luke Feltham - 5 Jun 2018

Toure was largely relegated to a watching brief as City stormed to a near-unblemished championship. In total he made 10 appearances in the league

Kolo Touré gives all – and jokes about it

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Jan 2016

Behind the popular defender’s jovial demeanour is a determined player.

Toure leads CAF Player of the Year nominees

Article Reuters - 7 Nov 2014

Among the nominees are Thulani Serero, Wilfried Bony and Yannick Bolasie in a list that comprises some of Africa's best football stars.

Yaya missing in European football action

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Sep 2014

Yaya Touré's failure to turn up in crucial Champions League ties has become the unwanted storyline of his Manchester City career.

Man City moves into second, Arsenal title hopes evaporate

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2014

Man City moved into second place with a convincing derby win over United, with Arsenal denied crucial points in an own-goal draw against Swansea.

Toure’s awards hat-trick sets him apart

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 10 Jan 2014

Côte d'Ivoire's Yaya Toure has won a third consecutive African Footballer of the Year award, cementing his place among the continent's greats.

Toure shortlisted for African footballer of the year

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 1 Jan 2014

Yaya Toure has been named as one of the three finalists for the African Footballer of the Year award.

Man City close league gap with win against United

Article Chris Mckenna - 9 Apr 2013

Sergio Aguero has grabbed Manchester City a 2-1 win against United, helping to close the gap at the top of the English Premier League with 12 points.

Toure exposes gap between Manchester teams

Article Sachin Nakrani - 11 May 2012

Yaya Toure was at his rampaging best against Newcastle United on Sunday and Ferguson would have been forgiven for harbouring envy and frustration.

Balotelli, Toure racially abused, claim City

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Feb 2012

Manchester City have claimed Mario Balotelli and Yaya Toure were racially abused by fans during their Europa League clash against Porto.

It’s ‘Europe’ vs Africa at Afcon final

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Feb 2012

Football fans are gearing up for Sunday's royal battle between Chipolopolo and the Elephants in the African Cup of Nations final.

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Latest articles on Yaya Toure

Paradou AC: The barefoot academy revolutionising Algerian football

Touré blasts football chiefs over racism

Mohamed Salah nets second African Footballer of the Year title

The curse of the Pep in Yaya’s step

Yaya Toure on a mission to destroy ‘Guardiola myth’

Kolo Touré gives all – and jokes about it

Toure leads CAF Player of the Year nominees

Yaya missing in European football action

Man City moves into second, Arsenal title hopes evaporate

Toure’s awards hat-trick sets him apart

Toure shortlisted for African footballer of the year

Man City close league gap with win against United

Toure exposes gap between Manchester teams

Balotelli, Toure racially abused, claim City

It’s ‘Europe’ vs Africa at Afcon final

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