Formerly, Professional Footballer: 1989-97, Monaco; 1997-2000, Arsenal; 2000-01, Barcelona; 2001-04, Chelsea; also with France, the National Team and won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the Euro 2000. Sports Commentator, a consultant and an analyst in the sports community. Author, Emmanuel Petit - a Fleur de Peau ( 2008). Recipient of awards including: Knight of the Légion d'Honneur (1998).