News about Fabien Barthez

For a number of former top-level footballers, playing brings a few things: punditry work, coaching, and a slew of fine wine are all typical examples. Occasionally, some people turn back on the game and live out their days peacefully. Some people choose career shifts to keep themselves active and the mind fresh. However, there are occasions when few people are aware of what is coming. Finish football and become a champion in another? How about trying trialling at a younger age of 52? This checks out if you are remembered as one of the Premier League's most eccentric goalkeepers.

SHAUN EDWARDS, a FRANCE DEFENCE COACH: On Monday, Antoine Dupont was able to obtain the all-clear from his surgeon. He had an appointment to determine how his cheekbones had healed. The doctor said he might wear a scrum cap so we'll see how the next few days go, but it's great to have him back. He's been in and out of camp, training with the fitness guys on his own. It's important that he hasn't gained any weight. After his injury, he was able to take on yoghurts and protein shakes the morning, but if the muscle isn't properly nourished, it disintegrates if it isn't. There isn't an ounce of fat on him.

After being linked with the France national team, a former Manchester United star has tried his hand in rugby. In a viral video, the former goalkeeper can be seen converting with the assistance of France's national team kicking coach Vlok Cilliers. The World Cup champion enthralled coaches as he sped his effort through the training field's posts before joking with the staff shortly afterwards.

ADRIAN KAJUMBA: This sounds every bit as idyllic as you'd expect. 'It's wonderful to look outside, knowing that I can see a sunny sky.' Beautiful beaches in the south of France. The sun is shining every day, with no snow or gray from England,' performance manager James Bunce smiled. With its view of the Mediterranean, Monaco's £50 million, state-of-the-art performance center in La Turbie is a good place to call an office.

David de Gea (pictured), who moved from Atletico Madrid in 2011 for about £19 million, has been the club's No. 1 since then. All his appearances in English football have been with the Red Devils, with his 400th appearance against Leeds United as he begins against rivals Leeds United. The Premier League's official account tweeted: The first @ManUtd goalkeeper to reach 400 #PL appearances! 'congratulations on a moment in history, D_DeGea,' followed by a clapping emoji.'

Over the years, England and France have met five times in football history, with the fixture bringing a lot of drama. SportsMail has revisited some of the epic clashes between the two teams as they prepare to face the 2022 Qatar World Cup for the sixth time on Saturday night. It's also worth noting that out of those five matches, England has won two while France has won just one, with both ide sides playing out two draws.