Brother of Ivory Coast stars Yaya and Kolo Toure dies

 

Ivory Coast stars Yaya and Kolo Toure have learned of the death of their younger brother while they are at the World Cup in Brazil.

Ibrahim Toure passed away on Thursday in Manchester, aged only 28.
The Ivorian FA said: "The entire Ivorian delegation want to show their support to the players.
"In such a sad situation, the Ivory Coast team and the entire delegation here in Brazil, show their support to the Toure brothers and their family."
It added: "The president of Football Ivory Coast Federation and the Executive Comitee ask Ivorians for their prayers."
Ibrahim Toure played as a striker throughout his career, most recently with Lebanese team Al-Safa SC.