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For Téléfoot this Sunday morning, Youri Djorkaeff told a funny anecdote about his former teammate in the France team, Fabien Barthez.
Iconic goalkeeper of the France team, with whom he notably won the 1998 World Cup as well as Euro 2020, Fabien Barthez has left his mark on an entire generation, whether through his performances or his explosive personality. It must be said that the former goalkeeper played in a world “apart”, according to his ex-teammate in Bleu Youri Djorkaeff, who told an anecdote on the Téléfoot microphone this Sunday to support his point.
“When you hang out with Fabien Barthez, yes you say to yourself: ‘Guardian, it’s a world apart’. Fabien, it was extraordinary. Fabien in all training sessions he didn’t want to play goalkeeper, he wanted to play in the game”confided the former Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan attacking midfielder.
“It’s a crazy ride”
Jérémie Janot, for his part, returned to one of the defining moments of Fabien Barthez’s career. The former Saint-Etienne goalkeeper remembered his spectacular intervention on the Brazilian Ronaldo during the 98 World Cup final.
“He is bold and he is courageous, slipped Jérémie Janot. He took the ball, on a very difficult through ball and what’s more, he didn’t hurt the player. It’s a crazy ride. » An outing which will remain in the legend of the France team.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
