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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Sport
Mark McCadden

France legend issues warning to Irish fans ahead of World Cup qualifier

Arsenal and France legend Bacary Sagna has warned that Irish fans could score a big own goal by turning the Aviva Stadium into a cauldron of hate next month.

Sagna reckons France are “hated” in Ireland because of the Thierry Henry handball over 13 years ago.

The ex-Gunners star played in both legs of the 2010 World Cup play-off - and admits Les Bleus were fortunate that VAR was not around when Henry handled in the build-up to William Gallas’ crucial extra-time goal.

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