The Ivory Coast Boast of Hiring Hiddink?
So, after a disappointing quarterfinal exit, the Ivory Coast has parted ways with their head coach, Vahid Halilhodzic. Also, according to reports, Drogba and the federation have flirted with hiring Gus Hiddink, who currently is employed by Russia, then Turkey, but seems to have excellent time management skills and could probably lead a few other teams.
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