NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Marcel Desailly

Marcel Desailly (born September 7, 1968 in Accra, Ghana as Odenke Abbey) is a former French footballer and star of the France national football team squad, with whom he won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2000. He also enjoyed a distinguished career at club level with several major European clubs. is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Accra, population 1,661,400 (2001), is the capital of Ghana. ... Soccer redirects here. ... First international Belgium 3 - 3 France (Brussels, Belgium; 1 May 1904) Biggest win France 10 - 0 Azerbaijan (Auxerre, France; 6 September 1995) Biggest defeat Denmark 17 - 1 France (London, England; 22 October 1908) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1930) Best result Winners, 1998 European Championship Appearances 6 (First in... 1998 World Cup redirects here. ... The 2000 UEFA UEFA European Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th UEFA European Championship, which is held every four years and organised by UEFA, footballs governing body in Europe. ...

Overview

Born as Odenke Abbey to Ghanaian parents, Marcel had his name changed when his mother married a French diplomat who adopted all the children. He arrived in France as a 4-year-old and began his career at FC Nantes, turning professional in 1986. In 1992, he moved to Olympique de Marseille, and won the European Cup the following year. In 1994, while a member of A.C. Milan, he again won the Cup, being the first player to win the Cup in consecutive seasons with different clubs. (Desailly's team had defeated Milan in the 1993 Champions League final, also making him the first player to transfer to the Final's opposing side.) During his time in Milan he won two Italian league titles, in 1994 and 1996. Although he prefers to be a defender^[1], he also played midfield for some time. FC Nantes Atlantique is a French football team, playing in the city of Nantes. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Olympique de Marseille (also known as lOM or Marseille) is a football team that plays in Ligue 1, the top level of the French Football League, based in Marseille. ... UEFA Champions League, which replaced the European Champions Cup, is a seasonal club football competition organised by UEFA since 1992 for the most successful football clubs in Europe. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to by the abbreviation AC Milan or simply Milan, is an Italian professional football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ... The 1993 UEFA Champions League final was a football match between French club Olympique de Marseille and Italys AC Milan, played on May 18, 1993 at the Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... For the Australian Rules position, see Midfielder (Australian Rules). ...

Desailly then moved to the English club Chelsea, where he played centre-back until the end of the 2003-04 season. After Euro 2004, he retired from international football as the all-time leader in appearances for France (116). Desailly's record has since been surpassed by fellow defender Lilian Thuram. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira lifting the trophy at Highbury The 2003-04 FA Premier League season was mainly contended between Arsenal, Chelsea and to some extent, Manchester United. ... The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly called Euro 2004, was held in Portugal between June 12 and July 4, 2004. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Cap (sport). ... Lilian Thuram (born Ruddy Lilian Thuram-Ulien, January 1, 1972 in Pointe-Ã -Pitre, Guadeloupe, France) is a French professional football defender, the most capped player in the history of the France national team. ...

Desailly is considered one of the most accomplished players of the game and one of the best players of the past two decades, having won virtually every major team award. He is currently a UNICEF ambassador to Ghana and is being mentioned as a possible candidate for the coaching position of Ghana's national team^[2]. First international Gold Coast 1-0 Nigeria (Accra, Ghana; 28 May 1950) Ghana 7-0 Nigeria (Accra, Ghana; 30 October 1955)[2] Biggest win Kenya 0-13 Ghana (Nairobi Jamhuri Park, Kenya; 12 December 1965)[3] Biggest defeat Brazil 8-2 Ghana (SÃ£o JosÃ© do Rio Preto, Brazil; 27...

In Qatar

Desailly was snapped up by Qatari outfit Al-Gharafa in 2004. He was appointed as the club captain and under the French coach Bruno Metsu they won the Qatar League in 2005.He then joined Qatar S.C.,leading them to second place in the league. After that he retired from professional football signalling the end of a glorious career. Al-Gharrafa (Arabic: Ø§Ù„ØºØ±Ø§ÙØ©) is a Qatari football club from Doha. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bruno Metsu Bruno Metsu (born 28 January 1954 in Dunkerque) is a French football manager. ... The Qatari National First Division or Qatari Premier League is the top league in Qatari football. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Qatar Sports Club (Arabic: Ù†Ø§Ø¯ÙŠ Ù‚Ø·Ø± Ø§Ù„Ø±ÙŠØ§Ø¶ÙŠâ€Ž) is a sports club from Qatar. ...

French national team

Desailly made his international debut in 1993, but was not established as a first choice defender until 1996. He was an important part of the French team which won the 1998 FIFA World Cup, albeit being sent off in the final. He was, nonetheless, awarded the Légion d'Honneur. Two years later success continued, as France won Euro 2000. After the tournament, Desailly was made captain of the national team, following the retirement of Didier Deschamps. In 2001, he led France to victory in the Confederations Cup. Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... 1998 World Cup redirects here. ... Chiang Kai-sheks LÃ©gion dhonneur. ... The 2000 UEFA UEFA European Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th UEFA European Championship, which is held every four years and organised by UEFA, footballs governing body in Europe. ... Didier Deschamps (French IPA: ) (born 15 October 1968 in Bayonne) is a former French football player who captained France to victories in the 1998 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2000. ... The 2001 Confederations Cup tournament was played in May and June 2001 and co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, who were also hosts for the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals. ...

In April 2003, Desailly surpassed the record for the number of appearances for the French team, a number which eventually reached 116 when he announced his retirement from international football following Euro 2004. However, that record was broken during the 2006 World Cup by Lilian Thuram. The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly called Euro 2004, was held in Portugal between June 12 and July 4, 2004. ... (Redirected from 2006 World Cup) The final stages of Football World Cup 2006 are scheduled to take place in Germany between 9 June and 9 July. ... Lilian Thuram (born Ruddy Lilian Thuram-Ulien, January 1, 1972 in Pointe-Ã -Pitre, Guadeloupe, France) is a French professional football defender, the most capped player in the history of the France national team. ...

References

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Club history

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Career statistics

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Post-playing career

Desailly worked for BBC Television in the United Kingdom during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, as one of their Match of the Day analysts. He has developed a small but devout fanbase, entertained by his inability to contribute without shouting at the top of his voice, at great length, often about trivial issues. He has also recently become a spokesperson for a sports betting website. BBC Television is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which began in 1932. ... 2006 World Cup redirects here. ... For the Doctor Who novel, see Match of the Day (Doctor Who). ...

He is currently working as a BBC journalist covering the 2008 African Cup of Nations . The 2008 African Cup of Nations will be the 26th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa. ...

Personal

Desailly is a member of the Ga ethnic group. He is married to Virginie and has a daughter, Victoria, and three sons. The Ga are an ethnic group indigenous to the West African nation of Ghana. ...

External links

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