Manchester United to replace treble winning goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. However, things are very different nowadays, so much so that when you search Barthez's name online, Google recognises him as a 'French racing driver' first, rather than a former footballer for one of the biggest clubs on planet.Barthez enjoyed a stunning football career in terms of honours won, but was guilty of the occasional howler, particularly at crucial moments.His disastrous performance against then-title rivals Arsenal at Highbury lives long in the memory of all who witnessed it, where Barthez effectively gifted international teammate Thierry Henry a brace.Quite the character, Barthez led a life filled with superstition, high-profile romance and managed to reach.
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