West Ham’s Viviane Asseyi: ‘When I was four I said I wanted
West Ham forward Viviane Asseyi, born in France to Gabonese parents, grew up with a family deeply rooted in her African heritage. Her childhood was shaped by her desire to emulate Zidane, the French footballer who inspired her, and her mother's purchase of a fake football for a small price.
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Published 28 Oct 2026, 12:26 UTC · Updated 28 Oct 2026, 12:40 UTC
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