World Cup star Yan Diomande ‘doesn’t feel anything’ after death of sister at party

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Yan Diomande has emerged as one of the breakout stars of this World Cup. His dribbling and pace have already made him one of Europe’s most exciting young forwards.But behind that footballing story is a heartbreaking one.

Just before heading to the World Cup, Diomande opened up about the death of his sister, Roxane.Yan Diomande opens up on sister’s death before World CupPhoto by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty ImagesDiomande recently became the focus of a moving Players’ Tribune letter addressed to his sister.He recalled the moment his first football dream seemed over, before Roxane helped him keep believing. “That was back when I used to have emotions.

Since you died, I’m just blank.”Roxane died at 15 after allegedly drinking a poisoned drink at a party, a tragedy Diomande has carried into his career.Yan Diomande is already making Roxane proudDiomande is now on a path that would surely make his sister proud.After his breakout Leipzig season, PSG and Liverpool have both been linked with him. Fabrizio Romano reported that the Reds had already sent a US$ 114 million opening proposal, but it was refused.The World Cup is now another stage for him to honour his sister through the career she always believed he could build.Join Our NewsletterReceive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox