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Man City signing Sagna: World Cup is win or bust for France

Manchester City signing Bacary Sagna admits there's growing belief inside the France squad over their World Cup chances.

Sagna, who completed his free transfer to Manchester City from Arsenal earlier this month, said that France will look to progress 'step by step' in the tournament and that losing to Nigeria in the last 16 would be 'a failure'.

The 31-year-old right back, quoted in L'Equipe, said: "As players, we aspire to go as far as possible, to win the trophy.

"The World Cup will be successful only if we go to the end.

"If we do not do it then it would be a failure.

"The goal has been refined over time - it is four matches to the title and we want to do it."

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