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Why Franck Kessie Saluted After Scoring Against Germany
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 5 days ago
Center 2
What happened
Franck Kessie scored in the 30th minute as Ivory Coast faced Germany in the 2026 World Cup Group 5. He celebrated with a salute, saying it honors his late father, who served in the Ivory Coast army and died of an illness.
- 01Kessie scored the opening goal against Germany in the 30th minute.
- 02He celebrated with a military salute.
- 03The salute honors his father, who served in the Ivory Coast army.
- 04Kessie said his father died when he was 11.
- 05The match was Ivory Coast versus Germany in 2026 World Cup Group 5.
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