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Serey Die plays for Ivory Coast after learning father had died Serey Die plays for Ivory Coast after learning father had died
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The Ivory Coast midfielder Serey Die played the Group C match with Colombia on Thursday after being told that his father had died two hours before kick-off. The Ivory Coast midfielder Serey Die played the Group C match with Colombia on Thursday after reportedly being told that his father had died two hours before kick-off.
The 29-year-old was visibly emotional during the national anthem and was seen on the pitch being consoled by teammates Serge Aurier and Didier Zokora.The 29-year-old was visibly emotional during the national anthem and was seen on the pitch being consoled by teammates Serge Aurier and Didier Zokora.
Despite a late fightback from Ivory Coast, goals from James Rodríguez and Juan Fernando Quintero gave Colombia a 2-1 victory.Despite a late fightback from Ivory Coast, goals from James Rodríguez and Juan Fernando Quintero gave Colombia a 2-1 victory.