“For managers such big scores don’t have any meaning, whether you win 5-0 or you lose 5-0. You’re elated (with such a victory) but ‘footballistically’ it does not show the real difference between teams.”

—  Arsène Wenger

The word &#x27;footballistically&#x27; (8 May 2002) http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/2244/ <br class="br">Attributed

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