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“Unconsciously, I fell in love with the small round sphere, with its amusing and capricious rebounds which sometimes play with me.”

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Fabien Barthez
Fabien Barthez

Fabien Barthez, born on June 28, 1971, is a renowned French football player. Known for his exceptional goalkeeper skills and consistent performance, he has played for both the French national team and various European clubs, including Marseille and Juventus. Barthez shone at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, contributing to France's victory. more

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