Yaya feels for brother Kolo

Yaya feels for brother Kolo

Published May. 14, 2011 9:15 p.m. ET

The former Barcelona midfielder scored the winner against Stoke in the FA Cup final at Wembley with a thumping shot in the 74th minute. It means City have completed a notable double - they have also qualified for the Champions League for the first time. Toure dedicated his goal to his brother, who has been suspended pending an investigation since March after testing positive for a specified substance. Yaya said: "We have created a little bit of history for the club by winning a trophy for the first time in 35 years and we are so happy. We need to enjoy it. "But I am a little bit sad for my brother because I could see it in his eyes he wanted to be part of the team. "I dedicate my goal to him because this season he has had a lot of problems. He will be joining us at the hotel and I am very pleased about that." Toure also scored the winner in the semi-final when they overcame Manchester United, who clinched the Premier League title just before the cup final kicked off. City outplayed their opponents but David Silva squandered two gilt-edged chances before Toure finally ended Stoke's resistance. Toure said: "I just love Wembley. To score the all-important goal against a strong team like Stoke is very special. "We deserved to win this game because we created a lot of chances and played so well. This win is fantastic for us. "Our target was to go to the Champions League and win something and my dream has come true. I am so happy for the club and the fans as they have waited a long time for a trophy." Toure had nothing but praise for manager Roberto Mancini and believes can they can now step up a level. He added: "He has been fantastic for me and is doing a great job. "We have a lot of players from different countries but we have continued to work and improve and hopefully that will continue."

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