Salomon Kalou remembers his first conversation with Jose Mourinho and explains why he’s passionate about inspiring others.
BERLIN — It was hardly a surprise that in the aftermath of Hertha Berlin’s recent show of solidarity with the ongoing NFL protests, Salomon Kalou was the most prominent voice explaining why he and his teammates took a knee.
The Ivory Coast forward — who came out of international retirement to aid his nation’s 2018 World Cup qualification bid — leads by example. He believes that a footballer has more duties than just to entertain for 90 minutes on the pitch. The 32-year-old is passing on hope…
Ivory Coast’s Saloman Kalou admits he is hopeful that the side can beat Morocco to reach his third but final World Cup.
Ivory Coast forward Salomon Kalou has told ESPN FC he sees Morocco coach Herve Renard as being “a bit like [Jose] Mourinho” in the way he is trying to use mind games ahead of next month’s crucial World Cup qualifier between the two nations.
A goalless draw with Mali earlier this month left Ivory Coast in need of three points in their final World Cup qualifier against Morocco at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan.
Kalou scored decisive goals in the tense two-legged playoff over Senegal in…
Salomon Kalou’s contract had been due to expire at the end of the season.
Salomon Kalou has signed a new contract with Hertha Berlin.
Kalou joined Hertha from Lille in 2014, and his current deal had been due to expire at the end of the season.
The club have not yet confirmed the terms of his new contract.
Ivory Coast international Kalou has six goals and four assists in 16 games this season, and general manager Michael Preetz told the club’s official website: “We are delighted that Salomon has chosen to stay with us despite the other offers he received.
“He is an important…
Salomon Kalou is in the third year of a three-year contract.
Salomon Kalou has said it is his dream to move to the United States and play Major League Soccer in the final years of his career, but hopes to sign a new contract with Hertha Berlin first.
Kalou, 31, has entered the final few months of his current deal at Hertha, the club he joined from Lille in 2014, but is yet to agree a new contract.
The 2012 Champions League winner with Chelsea has been a key player for Hertha in their pursuit of European football and he is enjoying his time in the Bundesliga.
“The…
Salomon Kalou won 89 caps for Ivory Coast.
Salomon Kalou has retired from international football after Ivory Coast’s shock exit from the African Nations Cup.
The defending champions lost 1-0 to Morocco in their final Group C game in Gabon on Tuesday, leaving them with only two points from three matches.
Hertha Berlin striker Kalou, 31, confirmed after the match that it would be his last for his country.
“I have played in one final and I have won another. This time, it didn’t go so well,” the former Chelsea player told reporters.
“There…