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Brothers Face Off on the World Stage—but They're Still Brothers. #Berhan | The World Cup routinely delivers narratives that transcend the sport itself. In a captivating pre-tournament clash in Nantes, the Doué brothers found themselves on opposite sides of the international divide, turning a standard football match into a fascinating family affair. ​Born in Angers, France, to an Ivorian father and a French mother, the siblings were faced with a profound choice regarding their national allegiances: Rising star Désiré Doué opted to represent his birth nation, France, while his older brother, Guéla Doué, chose to honor his paternal roots by playing for the Ivory Coast. ​ The Ivory Coast secured a stunning 2-1 victory, marking their first-ever triumph against Les Bleus and successfully shattering France’s nine-game unbeaten streak. ​ Guéla orchestrated the historic win for the Elephants, delivering a spectacular performance by scoring one goal and assisting teammate Amad Diallo. ​Despite being on the losing side, younger brother Désiré couldn't suppress a proud, subtle smile from the French bench as he watched his older sibling's match-winning heroics. ​While Guéla claimed the ultimate bragging rights on the pitch, the true triumph belongs to a single family proudly represented across two distinct national flags. Football may be a fierce 90-minute rivalry, but brotherhood is a bond that transcends time.