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Germany face Ivory Coast in pre-World Cup friendly; Amad Diallo, ticket pricing, and Lineker coverage noted

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Germany face Ivory Coast in a highly anticipated international friendly.

Germany's starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Nmecha, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz.

Ivory Coast's starting lineup (4-4-2): Y Fofana; Singo, Kossounou, Agbadou, Konan; Diallo, Kessie, Sangare, Yan Diomande; Bonny, Oulai.

Context

Amad Diallo's progress at Manchester United and his potential for Champions League and World Cup performance has been a key discussion point.

Ticket pricing for the World Cup has been criticized by Gary Lineker. Mark Bullingham declined to comment on ITV.

Incidents

Germany's training camp in North Carolina encountered venomous snakes. Joshua Kimmich commented on the danger.

Other

Duncan Ferguson was praised as a pundit for his insightful analysis.

There is speculation on Yan Diomande's transfer fee, with potential figures being discussed among pundits.