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Meaning
The quote says that attackers may help win individual matches, but strong defenders are what lead to winning championships. It emphasizes the value of defensive work as something essential and easy to overlook. The speaker is stressing that this part of the game matters at the highest level.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Kolo Toure
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