Barthez becomes oldest French player in World Cup history
14/6/2006 10:53
French goalkeeper Fabien Barthezand defender Lilian Thuram became the two
oldest French players ever at a World Cup after they played in France's 0-0 draw
with Switzerland in Stuttgart on Tuesday.
Barthez was 34 years and 350 days and Thuram 34 years and
163 days.
France's started eleven was also the oldest line-up ever for France with an
average age of 30 years and 191 days.
Xinhua News
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