Toure won 101 caps for Ivory Coast and played at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World CupsFormer Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure says he is "still in contention to play for a few more years", despite his agent announcing his apparent retirement last week. The 35-year-old has not played since having his contract at Greek side Olympiakos terminated in December 2018. Former Ivory Coast international Toure moved to Greece following his release by City last summer after winning three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups. "Yes, I'm starting to prepare myself for coaching badges but full-time coaching is not what I'm thinking now," Toure wrote on Twitter. "And don't worry, once the time has come I will announce my retirement personally and officially by myself."

Source: BBC May 12, 2019 18:00 UTC