World Cup qual. - Sagnol set to quit

Eurosport - Mon, 19 Jan 11:21:00 2009

France and Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol is set to retire after failing to recover from an Achilles' tendon injury, Bayern team manager Uli Hoeness said.

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"I had a chat with Willy Sagnol this week and it is my understanding that he will end his career," Hoeness told Germany's TZ newspaper.

"I feel very sorry for Willy. This is a very sad fate."

Sagnol, who has not officially announced his retirement, had undergone surgery before the start of the season after an already injury-plagued previous year.

A solid defender capped 58 times by France, the 31-year old has been with Bayern since 2000, winning the UEFA Champions League the following year.

A 2006 World Cup runner-up, Sagnol has also won the German championship five times and the German Cup four times.

Reuters

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  1. so sad to see a great career like Willy's end­ because of injury

    Well...

    Congratulations for a­ stellar career and thanks for the wonderful play!

    From J.C, on Tue 20 Jan 12:01PM

  2. my willy has retired too

    From Paul G, on Mon 19 Jan 5:33PM
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