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Sloboda Uzice · Cup · Midfielder · #25 · Côte d'Ivoire · 20 yrs
Issiaka Dembele plays as a midfielder for Sloboda Uzice. Issiaka Dembele is a represents Côte d'Ivoire, 20 years old, midfielder, currently at Sloboda Uzice. Issiaka Dembele wears shirt number 25 for Sloboda Uzice. Issiaka Dembele was born in Côte d'Ivoire on 2005-11-04. Issiaka Dembele's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Cup, Super Liga. Issiaka Dembele's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Issiaka Dembele season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-15 | Back from Loan |  Sloboda Uzice |  OFK Beograd BEO |
| 2025-03-15 | Back from Loan | — | OFK Beograd BEO |
| 2025-02-14 | Loan | OFK Beograd BEO | Sloboda Uzice |
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Jurgen Klopp has opened his Germany era with a warning. Jurgen Klopp has officially begun his era as Germany head coach with a strange message, warning that he is prepared to leave the job if certain circumstances arise despite describing the position as the highlight of his managerial career. Klopp said: “If you behave badly and don’t leave my family in peace then I’ll be gone, I’ll just turn away. I’m not doing this job for myself, I’m doing it for you. I’m taking this job even though I’ve seen how you’ve treated Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel. I love this job but I am always ready to call it quits if need be.” The former Liverpool manager was appointed on a four-year contract after Nagelsmann resigned following Germany’s early Round of 32 elimination from the World Cup against Paraguay, and Klopp has now made clear that he is not afraid to walk away. Klopp on Germany’s level compared to France It was the expected matchup for the Round of 16 when the groups were completed. Seeing Germany in front of France was huge even that early, until Paraguay changed that. Germany lost in the penalties (Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) With France being among the best teams, it was normal to ask the manager about where he sees his team compared to a powerful side that has been full of talent, as Klopp admitted there is a difference. Klopp said: “When we ask in Germany: are we as good as France? And the answer is no, that’s not true. The question should be: do we have players like Dembélé, Mbappé, Doué, Barcola? The answer is no. But we still can beat them. It’s not important to look at France, Spain, Argentina. The most important thing is to look at ourselves and how we play football.” Klopp’s Germany project The first match for the new manager comes against the Netherlands in the Nations League on September 24, with the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund coach expected to bring greater intensity and energy to the German national team. Klopp said: “This is the pinnacle, the absolute high point of my footballing career as a coach. I will give everything I have got. For many, many years it was unimaginable for me to assume this position. As the years went by, it became more or less evident that sooner or later I would be asked to do this job.”
Amid France's defeat to Spain, Ousmane Dembélé reportedly decided to criticize the way his teammates were pressing. Far from solving the problems, the Les Bleus dressing room did not receive his comments well. Despite France arriving as the clear favorite, they failed to impose their attacking brilliance against Spain. Unlike previous matches, they were overshadowed, being dominated by their opponents. Therefore, Didier Deschamps’ team were defeated 2-0, leaving them out of the title race. Seeking to solve the problems, Ousmane Dembélé reportedly tried to correct the team’s pressing, resulting in tensions inside the dressing room. According to L’Équipe, Ousmane Dembélé spoke in the France dressing room at halftime. In an attempt to turn the game around, he strongly criticized the way his teammates were pressing. He emphasized that they were uncoordinated, something that greatly annoyed his teammates. They considered the criticism unjustified, as the 29-year-old star was also having problems in that aspect. Dembélé has been one of France’s best leaders in recent years. Contributing with his collective play, he has been one of the team’s standout performers. However, he did not have his best match against Spain, failing to create space in the defense or drive the team’s collective play. As the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, his performance was far from brilliant, causing his team to remain without a clear attacking presence. While Dembele is in the eye of the storm over his alleged criticism, his performance was not to blame for France’s defeat. Facing a team that was brilliant collectively, they were outplayed. Players such as Adrien Rabiot, Kylian Mbappé, and Lucas Digne looked clearly inferior, making mistakes and failing to be effective. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup third-place match, head coach Didier Deschamps may need to make some adjustments. Ousmane Dembele #7 of France crosses the ball against Alex Baena #15 of Spain. Ousmane Dembélé’s advice could be key for France vs. England Didier Deschamps has not achieved his objective with France at the 2026 World Cup. Although they entered the tournament as top contenders, they never managed to shine as a solid collective team. Instead, they were a group of stars who stepped up in key moments. Because of this, Dembélé’s reported advice could be the key for Les Bleus as they pursue victory against England in the third-place match. If France manage to organize their pressing after losing possession, England could be significantly limited on the counterattack. With this step, they would immediately improve their collective play. Therefore, the head coach could make some changes in midfield and even in defense. Because of this, Ousmane Dembélé has acted as a natural leader of the team, speaking truths that may be uncomfortable but necessary for the team.
Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé blew teams away in the early rounds of the World Cup but France had no answers when faced with Spain’s tactical superiorityBy Get French Football NewsFor the last few weeks, France had seemed destined to reach their third straight World Cup final, but in the end they were overrun by a more tactically coherent Spain team in the semi-finals. Once France went behind to Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty in the 22nd minute – the first time they had trailed in the tournament – Didier Deschamps’ side never looked like mounting a comeback. There would be no bolt from the blue from Kylian Mbappé, with the match instead plodding along to its logical conclusion. Where did it go wrong and what will come next? Continue reading...
France's attacking firepower was the focus of the build-up to their World Cup semi-final against Spain. If it wasn't Kylian Mbappe who did the damage, it would surely be Ousmane Dembele. Or Michael Olise. Or Bradley Barcola. Or Desire Doue.
France and Spain face off in a crucial 2026 World Cup semifinal, both looking to become the tournament's first finalist. France and Spain clash in what promises to be a great match at Dallas Stadium, with the winner becoming the first finalist of the 2026 World Cup. France head into this match ranked 1st in the FIFA World Rankings, with 1,948.97 points, having jumped two spots over the course of the tournament after putting together a strong campaign so far. Didier Deschamps‘ men have been unbeaten across all six of their matches so far, topping their group before edging past Sweden in the Round of 32 and beating Paraguay in the Round of 16. They then dispatched Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals behind goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele to book their spot in the last four. Standing in their way is a Spain side ranked 3rd in the world, with 1,934.79 points. Luis de la Fuente’s men needed to grind through the knockout rounds, beating Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16 before edging Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals on Mikel Merino’s late winner. Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates a goal. (Getty Images) France looking for a third straight final Beyond the ranking gap, France arrive at this semifinal chasing a piece of modern history. A win over Spain would send them to a third consecutive World Cup final, a feat no nation has managed since Brazil made three straight finals from 1994 to 2002. The first of those two previous finals ended in triumph. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, France beat Croatia 4-2 to lift the trophy for a second time in their history. Four years later, at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, France came agonizingly close to going back-to-back, drawing 3-3 with Argentina after Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick forced extra time, only to lose 4-2 on penalties in one of the greatest finals in tournament history.
Dan Riccio and Blake Price host a massive preview edition of The 90th Minute, breaking down Lamine Yamal's bold comments and the tactics behind Spain vs. France. The final four has arrived, and the psychological warfare is officially in full swing. On the latest edition of The 90th Minute, co-hosts Dan Riccio and Blake Price dive headfirst into a blockbuster World Cup Semifinal preview as European giants Spain and France prepare to renew their modern rivalry in Dallas. Listen to the full tactical preview on Spotify to get ready for kickoff. The show leads with the fascinating war of words that has taken over the buildup. Spain’s teen sensation Lamine Yamal set social media ablaze with a highly confident public statement, reminding everyone that La Roja have beaten Didier Deschamps’ side in their last two major tournament meetings. The hosts debate whether Yamal’s words represent youthful, elite self-belief or unnecessary arrogance that could serve as bulletin board material for Kylian Mbappé and Les Bleus. Dan and Blake also analyze Deschamps’ calculated decision to keep his squad quiet and play subtle mind games of his own ahead of the clash. Tactically, the duo highlights the absolute necessity of Spain’s high press. If Luis de la Fuente’s side wants to throttle France’s transitions, they must disrupt the French engine room before Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise can gather momentum in the channels. To celebrate the sheer volume of superstar talent on display, the guys build an incredible, highly controversial combined all-time XI featuring legendary figures from both Spanish and French football history.The program concludes with a look at the other side of the bracket. The hosts discuss the referee appointments for Wednesday’s heated, historic England vs. Argentina semifinal, pay tribute to Erling Haaland’s soaring global stardom following Norway’s heroic welcome-home reception, and evaluate how Harry Kane is navigating the intense pressure of the English media.You can stream the entire preview right now. Check out The 90th Minute on Spotify to get the ultimate breakdown of matchday tactics, key player matchups, and official score predictions.
In Dallas, football fans are gearing up for one of the World Cup's most keenly anticipated fixtures. The semifinal between France and Spain will see two of the tournament's best teams clash on Tuesday, with French stars such as Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé contending with a Spanish defence that has only conceded one goal all tournament. Fans of both Les Bleus and La Roja are hopeful they can just pip the other to a spot in Sunday's final. Story by Camille Corcoran.
We assess the teams who played in the last eight as the business end of the tournament approachesDidier Deschamps has seen it all before and certainly does not fear even the lowest of blocks. It is clear everyone is afraid of Les Bleus, which is understandable, and they are using it to their advantage. It is admirable how teams keep France quiet for lengthy periods but the game is too long to completely silence Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Against Morocco an hour of patience was required but these forwards are used to it and Mbappé produced the magic that has powered this run, following it up with an assist. In a tournament defined by individuals, France have the best of a talented bunch. Continue reading...
Mbappe’s latest achievement has created another historic chapter in his career, proving once again that he continues to rewrite the standards expected from a modern World Cup forward. Kylian Mbappe and Gerd Muller have been linked through World Cup history after the France superstar reached a milestone that places him among the greatest performers the tournament has ever seen. Mbappe’s latest achievement has created another historic chapter in his career, proving once again that he continues to rewrite the standards expected from a modern World Cup forward. The Real Madrid attacker has already built a remarkable tournament legacy, but his latest performance for France against Morocco showed why he belongs in conversations with legends from previous generations. With the biggest matches still ahead, the 27-year-old has placed himself within reach of records that have stood untouched for decades. Les Bleus continued their pursuit of another World Cup trophy after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals. Mbappe played a decisive role in the victory, scoring one goal and creating another as France secured a place in the semifinals for the third consecutive tournament. The forward endured a dramatic evening after missing a first-half penalty opportunity, but he quickly responded when it mattered most. Mbappe found the net after the missed spot kick before assisting Ousmane Dembele shortly afterward, completing another influential performance on the biggest stage. The result also moved him closer to Argentina captain Lionel Messi in the race for the World Cup’s all-time scoring record. Messi currently leads the historic ranking with 21 goals, while Mbappe has continued closing the gap during his third World Cup appearance. RankPlayerNational TeamGoalsAssists1.Kylian MbappeFrance832.Lionel MessiArgentina813.Erling HaalandNorway704.Harry KaneEngland615.Ousmane DembeleFrance52 The record-breaking World Cup achievement revealed Mbappe’s performance against Morocco helped him reach a historic mark that had not been achieved since Germany legend Gerd Muller dominated the 1970 tournament. According to Opta’sstatistics, Mbappe has recorded 11 direct goal involvements at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with eight goals and three assists. That makes him the first player since Muller in 1970 to reach at least 11 combined goals and assists in a single World Cup campaign. 11 – 🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé has been involved in 11 goals at the 2026 World Cup (8 goals, 3 assists).That's the most by a player in a single edition since 🇩🇪 Gerd Müller in 1970 (10 goals, 3 assists).Productive. pic.twitter.com/sJ6P4jU2dL— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 9, 2026 Muller produced one of the greatest individual tournaments in history during the 1970 World Cup, scoring 10 goals and adding three assists for West Germany. Mbappe’s current numbers match that legendary level of influence more than five decades later. Before Muller’s achievement, France icon Just Fontaine delivered the most extraordinary scoring tournament ever recorded, scoring 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup. Fontaine’s record remains the highest single-tournament goal tally in World Cup history. Mbappe creates history with consistent World Cup excellence The French superstar’s latest milestone adds another achievement to an already impressive World Cup résumé. Mbappe has now also become the first player in World Cup history to score at least eight goals in two different tournaments. The 27-year-old scored eight goals during France’s run to the 2022 final and has matched that total during the 2026 competition. Before Mbappe, only a small group of players had managed to score eight or more goals in a single World Cup. 10 – 🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappe has registered 10 goal involvements in each of his last two FIFA World Cups – he's only the only player on record since 1966 to achieve this in two different tournaments.8 goals, 2 assists in 20228 goals, 2 assists in 2026Symmetry. pic.twitter.com/VOA7lHDt5C— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 9,
Morocco posed little attacking threat in the first half, spending much of it in a low block as they sought to withstand France's relentless pressure. Kylian Mbappé won a penalty in the 28th minute after being fouled by Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui. Following a lengthy and controversial VAR check lasting more than three minutes, his spot-kick was comfortably saved by Yassine Bounou. The first half ended goalless, but the pattern of the match had already been established: Morocco failed to register a single shot on target. Mbappé made amends in the 60th minute with a superb curling effort that beat the defender and found the back of the net, his eighth goal of the tournament. Ousmane Dembélé doubled France's lead six minutes later, and the score remained 2–0 until the final whistle. France are through to the World Cup semi-finals for the third tournament in a row.
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