Emmanuel Petit
French footballer and World Cup champion
Born
September 22nd, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A former professional footballer played as a midfielder. Achieved significant success in both club and international football. Played for clubs including AS Monaco, Arsenal, and Barcelona. Contributed to the French national team’s victory in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Also participated in UEFA Euro 2000, further establishing a notable international presence.
Won the 1998 FIFA World Cup with France
Played for Arsenal, winning two Premier League titles
Contributed to AS Monaco's Ligue 1 title in 1997
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