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";s:4:"text";s:25765:"I was proud to represent my country and to wear the jersey. 15h Sid Lowe. Even if there was a lot of anger after the game, we couldn't pretend that we’d definitely have won if it hadn't happened. Barca's form enough to make Messi stay? * Senior club appearances and goals … Former Bayern Munich coach Willy Sagnol has been linked to the vacant Huddersfield Town job . Willy Sagnol is Georgia’s new coach His team up against Sweden and Spain in Qatar 2022 qualifying Frenchman talks about qualifying for the World … The following year he took charge of French Ligue 1 club Bordeaux but was sacked before the end of the 2016 season after a string of disappointing results. … Because of continuing problems with his Achilles tendon, Sagnol quit his football career on 1 February 2009. Coach Willy Sagnol has left Bordeaux, the club have announced. Bordeaux coach Willy Sagnol has apologized for making disparaging comments about African footballers, although he maintains they were misinterpreted against widespread criticism. [5] In his first season, Sagnol finished sixth in Ligue 1,[7] the 10th round of the Coupe de France,[8] and the round of 16 in the Coupe de la Ligue. Unfortunately, his came at the wrong time. Former French international Willy Sagnol, who will be 44 in March, has been appointed Georgia coach, the Georgian Football Association said in a statement on Monday. He will make his debut in the Georgian national team on March 25, 2021. [11], On 9 June 2017, Sagnol re-joined Bayern Munich as an assistant coach under Carlo Ancelotti. There was a lot of maturity in this team and, while we weren’t necessarily thinking we’d go all the way, the victory over Spain [in the last 16] gave us a lot of confidence as a team. Willy Sagnol is Georgia’s new coach; His team up against Sweden and Spain in Qatar 2022 qualifying; Frenchman talks about qualifying for the World Cup and tournament memories; On 15 February this year, Willy Sagnol was officially appointed Georgia head coach. International football functions in a way that suits me, and it was something I wanted to experience again. Willy Sagnol, head coach of Georgia (Photos : Lasha Kuprashvili-Georgian Football Federation). During his career, The task entrusted to Sagnol by the two esteemed former Georgia internationals was to get the Crusaders back on track after the agony of just missing out on UEFA EURO 2020 qualification and to perform well in the upcoming qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Although he has never coached a club side before, he is currently in charge of the France Under-21 side. Willy Sagnol believes Bordeaux winger Malcom has the potential to replace veterans Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben at Bayern Munich. There was an immediate sense of trust with them, and I accepted the job with immense joy and ambition. Former Bayern Munich interim boss Willy Sagnol believes Bordeaux winger Malcom has the potential to replace veterans Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben at the Bundesliga champions. Willy Sagnol: I was looking to take charge of a national team rather than a club. A team like Georgia has no chance if it doesn’t take risks. We’re well aware that we’re not going to win the World Cup, but there is a desire at both federation and team level to continue the progress. The former right-back began his managerial career in 2013, when he coached the France under-20 team. From there he progressed, eventually joining the region's flagship club Saint-Étienne. Everyone knows that it’s not always the team that starts best that goes the furthest. I really enjoyed my time at the French Football Federation. [8], To start the 2015–16 season, Bordeaux defeated AEK Larnaca and Kairat Almaty to qualify for the group stage of the UEFA Europa League. Prenume Willy Nume Sagnol Naţionalitate Franţa Data naşterii 18 martie 1977 ani 43 Ţara naşterii Franţa Locul naşterii Saint-Etienne Poziţie Fundaş Georgia Football FederationAnnounced a two-year contract with 43-year-old coach Sagnol. We have enough quality to… we have ambitious young players, so we needn’t set limits for ourselves. We believed in ourselves and our qualities. [8] The season included a 4–1 win against Monaco, 3–2 win against Paris Saint-Germain, and a 5–0 loss to Olympique Lyonnais. Willy Sagnol: I was looking to take charge of a national team rather than a club. When you play at a World Cup, from the first day to the last day, you feel like you're flying. [citation needed], Sagnol was head coach of the French U–21 team until he was appointed head coach of Girondins de Bordeaux on 23 May 2014. The following match, against the Faroe Islands in Paris, was his 50th for his country. I would say that our mission is to make qualification difficult for others. But what are his credentials for landing the job after David Wagner's departure . Teams First Team Women Esports FC Bayern Legends ... Willy Sagnol will join head coach Carlo Ancelotti and assistant coach Davide Ancelotti from 1 July 2017. The current precariousness of club coaching positions makes that role more and more complicated. All rights reserved. Willy Sagnol will join head coach Carlo Ancelotti and assistant coach Davide Ancelotti from 1 July 2017. Georgia get their campaign underway this Thursday with a trip to Sweden, before playing Spain three days later and then travelling to Greece on 31 March. On 15 February this year, Willy Sagnol was officially appointed Georgia head coach. We are talking about Willy Sagnol, who coached Bordeaux (from 2014 to 2016) and Bayern Munich (as interim coach) before the arrival of Jupp Heynckes. These are powerful images. Breaking News; Bayern Munich legend Willy Sagnol takes over the Georgian National Team… No, there was no set goal because we know we’re in a difficult group, with teams like Spain and Sweden, who have a lot more experience than us. Since my arrival, I feel that everyone shares a desire to change course. A solid defender but also equally comfortable operating in attacking positions (often as a wing back), Sagnol's superb crossing ability marked him out as a key player in Bayern's attacking play. He saved his best display for the biggest stage of them all, the World Cup final, and was one of the better performers in a game largely remembered for off-the-ball events rather than on-the-field performances. 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Bayern Munich. Issued on: 15/02/2021 - 20:14 Modified: 15/02/2021 - 20:12. I can still see him dancing after his goal for Cameroon, at 40 years of age! A surprise move you might think, until you learn that the former Bayern Munich captain was convinced to take on the role by two people he holds in high regard from his on-field battles in the Bundesliga: namely Levan Kobiashvili, now president of the Georgian Football Federation, and his vice-president Alexander Iashvili. Former France international Willy Sagnol will face the six-member panel tasked to search for a new coach for the Black Stars on Friday. a transition game with quick forward moves. Others have known glorious destinies and rich careers before or after their time on the benches of Provence. Willy Sagnol took over as interim manager for a week before it was announced that Jupp Heynckes would finish the season in his fourth spell at the club. He was a veritable legend and very well known in France. Unquestionably, and by a long way. The Georgian Federation is headed up by former players who I frequently came up against in Germany. Of course, it will require convincing results because they’re what give you confidence. Culture Living as we do in a world where media and images are very important, you get the impression that there are many stars today, but they’re not really comparable with the Pele of that era. BERLIN -- Bayern Munich interim coach Willy Sagnol said the Bavarians are no longer Germany's strongest team after giving away a two-goal lead at Hertha Berlin on Sunday. It’s this attitude Sagnol has carried unto teams he has coached, emphasizing on expansive football rooted in each player working hard for their teammates. Something clicked in the third game and we felt liberated from then on. Sagnol was one of his country's better performers in France's shock loss, having an impressive three efforts on goal from his right back spot, one in particular forcing a superb save from the goalkeeper. From Bayern and Back: the story of Bayern Munich's new interim coach Willy Sagnol. Bordeaux coach Willy Sagnol has been heavily criticised after saying African players are "powerful" but suggesting they lack intelligence and discipline. I have a lot of respect for the professionals currently playing all their games in empty stadiums. [citation needed]. February 16, 2021. An impressive two-year spell saw him earn a transfer to Monaco in 1997 and he experienced his first taste of success, winning Division 1 in 2000. In his first season, Sagnol finished sixth in Ligue 1, the 10th round of the Coupe de France, and the round of 16 in the Coupe de la Ligue. Maybe his rush of blood to the head in the final made him human again – and human beings always make mistakes. It all points to an exciting challenge for the 58-time capped Frenchman and veteran of two World Cups (2002 and 2006), as he explains in this exclusive FIFA.com interview, where he also shares his memories of the game’s flagship event. Sagnol also took the final spot kick for France in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. When he took charge of Bordeaux, he declared his intention to play expressive brand of football in no uncertain terms: “In my career, I was made to understand that to have great performances; you have to really enjoy it. France. Willy Sagnol, head coach of Georgia, in training session with his players ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification games. At Bayern, Sagnol consolidated his reputation as one of the best full backs of his generation. Based solely on performance, a good result would be to secure third place. Copyright ©1994 - 2021 FIFA. I was nine at the time. He could have done his own thing a lot more and been much more individualistic in his play, because he had the quality to do it, but he had that desire to make the team play well and make his team-mates better. But even in these difficult circumstances, we must be able to succeed. 1 min. [5] He signed a two–year contract[5] which expired on 30 June 2016. The 40-year-old former France international, who became a fans’ favourite and enjoyed much success during his time as a Bayern player from 2000 to 2009, winning the Champions League in 2001, has signed a two-year contract. Alongside Monsieur Sagnol is the hugely experienced Cameroon boss Hugo Broos and former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah – the latter highly tipped to be given the job for a second time. You have to provoke mistakes by being ambitious in the game. The season included a 4–1 win against Monaco, 3–2 win against His displays in that qualification campaign once more provided proof that Sagnol could be counted on for his consistent defensive play and also to provide extra quality when joining the attack. [5] This was Sagnol's first coaching job at club level. Sagnol also played in Jean Tigana's talented Monaco team which knocked Manchester United out of the UEFA Champions League in 1998 on away goals after a 1–1 draw at Old Trafford. Ex-France defender Sagnol named Georgian national coach Jan Kuppert/SVEN SIMON via www.imago-images.de Former France and Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol has been named manager of Georgia's national football team, the Caucasus country's federation said in a statement Monday. Leicester to outgun Southampton? With Zidane, his primary objective was to make the team play well. There was an immediate sense of trust with them, and I accepted the job with immense joy and ambition. The Georgian Federation is headed up by former players who I frequently came up against in Germany. Sagnol, 43, has not managed a team since 2017, when he was Bayern Munich's interim manager. The former right-back began his managerial career in 2013, when he coached the France under-20 team. With the Bavarian club, he won the Bundesliga in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2008, as well as the UEFA Champions League in 2001 and the DFB-Pokal in 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2008. There were no titles at the end of them, but compared to my childhood dreams, it was fabulous. Nonetheless, his performance was notable for a solid defensive contribution as well as important involvement in several attacking moves, such as when he provided a cross for his captain Zinedine Zidane, whose header was again superbly saved by Buffon. You’ll also get exclusive access to FIFA games, contests and prizes. The former right-back began his managerial career in 2013, when he coached the France under-20 team. During the season, the club urged Heynckes —even publicly— to extend his contract, but Heynckes, aged 73, stayed firm … I felt a lot of disappointment about not being able to get a World Cup winners star for my country, but with the passage of time, what endures most is the great human adventure I experienced with wonderful team-mates. I sensed enormous disappointment and sadness at how EURO qualification had slipped through their fingers in their play-off final. His competent performances, aided by France's progression to the final led to him being named as one of the outstanding defensive performers in the tournament. We knew that, even though the quality of our play wasn't great, we weren't far off. Three years after his short experience on the Bayern Munich bench, Willy Sagnol has been made official as Georgia's new Girondins de Bordeaux originally wanted Zinedine Zidane as their head coach. The team is currently coached by Jean-Louis Gasset and captained by Laurent Koscielny. For that alone, he deserves a statue. France-Brazil 1986, because it’s one of the first matches I remember. Around 270 of them have coached national teams during the tournament. For me, this is one of the great moments in World Cup history. My idol was Roger Milla. Coach Willy Sagnol has left Bordeaux, the club have announced. We want to have our own playing style and identity, regardless of who we face. I was extremely fortunate to be able to participate in two World Cups and two EUROs. Transferred to the prestigious German club Bayern Munich, he did not take long to break into the first team. In his football career, Sagnol, who played for Bayern Munich and became the club’s legend, coached Bordeaux and Bayern Munich. Sagnol, 43, has not managed a team since 2017, when he was Bayern Munich’s interim manager. [6] Girondins de Bordeaux originally wanted Zinedine Zidane as their head coach. 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