Platini: Coaches rule in Germany

Michel Platini admits the World Cup in Germany will not be remembered for its wonderful football.

Sun, 09 Jul, 2006 - 18:34

Michel Platini admits the World Cup in Germany will not be remembered for its wonderful football.

The former France captain claims the competition has become a battle of tactics between coaches than a test of footballers’ skill.

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