‘Paraguay’s cynical game same as in 1998; they didn’t evolve’: Frank Leboeuf
Frank Leboeuf is a World Cup winner with France’s 1998 team, and reasonably respectful of South American teams and talent they possess – good enough to not play desperately dirty football. Sitting in the ESPN studio with Scottish Craig Burley, Leboeuf refused to believe Paraguay had no other option but to play cruel, cynical and curmudgeonly football. “I’m relieved but upset,” Leboeuf said on ESPN. “Maybe France didn’t have a good game, but it’s impossible to play against a team like that (Paraguay). They refuse to play. Every action from them, every decision from referee 30 years ago …. ,” said the ’98 starter who has seen these dirty tricks before. “With many South American teams, you have to complain, you have to discuss, you have to not be okay with any decision. I’m fed up with that football,” he added. Many football watchers were disgusted given they also watched Cape Verde two nights before, playing clean tackles for a defensive masterclass that left even Lionel Messi panting. “Especially when we saw Cape Verde trying …







