Oh, brother! The sibling rivals lining up for different World Cup teams
Sibling rivals are lining up for different teams at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers in total at this tournament.
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Notable Quotes
"We tell each other everything and have no secrets."
— Desire Doue , Athlete
"It's a shame I didn't get to play against [my brother], as this was our first France-Ivory Coast match, but I'm happy, and he isn't too fed up."
— Guela Doue , Athlete
"We saw our parents cry. The feeling is difficult to describe, it's just something you dream of."
— Laros Duarte , Athlete
Key People
Brian Brobbey is a 24-year-old striker for the Netherlands.
Deroy Duarte is a 26-year-old footballer for Cape Verde.
Derrick Luckassen is a 30-year-old defender from Ghana.
Desire Doue is a professional footballer who plays for the French national team.
Guela Doue is a 23-year-old footballer who plays for Strasbourg and represents Ivory Coast.
Harry Souttar is a 27-year-old centre-back for Australia.
Inaki Williams is a 32-year-old footballer who plays for Ghana.
John Souttar is a central defender for the Scotland national football team.
Laros Duarte is a 29-year-old footballer for Cape Verde.
Nico Williams is a Spanish winger playing for Athletic Club.
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Sibling rivals are lining up for different teams at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers in total at this tournament.
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