35-year-old former Marseilles, Manchester United and Monaco shot-stopper Fabien Barthez is set to extend his playing days with Mexican side Necaxa.The charismatic and controversial Barthez won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championships with France and was initially hailed as the successor to Peter Schmeichel at Manchester United before a series of high-profile errors saw him shipped out to former club Marseille.

UPDATE: Barthez agent denies Mexican move

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