Barthez ban for spitting extended

The French Football Federation (FFF) extended a ban on Olympique Marseille goalkeeper Fabien Barthez for spitting at a referee until the end of 2005 on Friday. "The appeal committee has handed......

Manchester United terminate Barthez contract

Manchester United said on Tuesday they have agreed with Fabien Barthez to terminate the France goalkeeper's contract from the end of the season.Barthez moved to Olympique Marseille on a nine-month......

Barthez announces retirement

Former France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez has announced his retirement from club and international football, citing family problems."I quit the French team, I quit club football," Barthez, 35, told......

Zidane praises Barthez

ImagesFrance captain Zinedine Zidane, whose two goals sank England in their last-gasp 2-1 Euro 2004 victory on Sunday, paid tribute to goalkeeper Fabien Barthez, who saved a David Beckham penalty......

Barthez set for Marseille switch

Goalkeeper Fabien Barthez will make his comeback for Olympique Marseille on Saturday after France's football authorities gave the green light to his loan signing from Manchester United."The......