Manu Koné expresses sadness and pride after first World Cup elimination
French international midfielder Manu Koné, 25, of AS Roma, reflected on his first World Cup experience a week after France's 0-2 semi-final loss to Spain. In an emotional Instagram post, Koné wrote that seeing the disappointment in fans' eyes 'breaks my heart' but expressed eternal gratitude for representing France. He thanked coach Didier Deschamps and the staff, noting they would have liked to give the departing manager a better farewell. Koné was a standout performer in the tournament, filling in for the injured Aurélien Tchouaméni in key matches against Paraguay and Morocco. His strong performances have attracted interest from clubs including Manchester United, who have intensified negotiations with AS Roma for his transfer. Koné previously won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics under Thierry Henry.
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