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Kolo Toure: Football world celebrates Ivory Coast legend at 39

Confederation of African Football (Caf), Liverpool, Leicester City and Arsenal have celebrated Kolo Toure on his birthday.

The Ivory Coast legend, who is currently an assistant manager to Brendan Rodgers at Premier League side Leicester clocks 39.

Toure retires from professional football in 2017 after an illustrious career playing in England and Scotland, Where he featured for the Gunners, the Reds, Manchester City and Celtic.

During his time in England, he won several accolades including two Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two Community shield diadems.