Ivory Coast coach Fae saddened by Schweinsteiger’s ‘African football’ jab

According to Al Jazeera, former German player Bastian Schweinsteiger faced criticism after describing African football as "a bit unorthodox sometimes, a bit wild." Ivory Coast coach Fae expressed sadness at the characterization, saying it misses the mark. The comment has sparked wider debate about how the sport across the continent is perceived.

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