Sagnol jumps to France's defence

France full-back Willy Sagnol has hit back at criticism that World Cup finalists France and Italy have built their success on defensive football.

Sagnol jumps to France's defence
Fri, 07 Jul, 2006 - 18:00

France full-back Willy Sagnol has hit back at criticism that World Cup finalists France and Italy have built their success on defensive football.

Sagnol was responding to critics including French legend Michel Platini.

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