SOC: Blanc concentrating on World Cup s high points

From: AAP Sports News (Australia) | Date: February 8, 1999 | Copyright information


AAP Sports News (Australia)

02-08-1999

SOC: Blanc concentrating on World Cup s high points

By Andrew Warshaw

LONDON, Feb 8 Reuters - Laurent Blanc says he can forgive but never forget.

Seven months after the cruellest moment of the World Cup, the French defender is still
reminded constantly of the incident that robbed him of his place in the final.

With 16 minutes to go in the semifinal against Croatia, Blanc tussled ...

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