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Crystal Palace Manager Pierre Sage: 'Football Is Not a Hard Job, I Don't Save Lives'

Crystal Palace Manager Pierre Sage: 'Football Is Not a Hard Job, I Don't Save Lives'
English Premier League · 01:30:49 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage offered a grounded perspective on his profession during a press conference at the club's training ground on Saturday, ahead of Thursday's UEFA Europa League match against Hoffenheim. "Football is not a hard job. I don't save lives," Sage said, emphasizing the relative importance of the sport compared to life-saving occupations.

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