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--> Christian Karembeu (born December 3 , 1970 in Lifou , New Caledonia ) is a former French international Football (soccer) player. He announced his retirement on October 13 2005 , although he added that he would "be having a kickabout from time to time." He last played Midfield for Bastia in the French Ligue 1 . They obtained him on loan from Swiss side Servette , until they lost their Relegation battle. Prior to joining Servette, Karembeu played for Nantes (1990-95), Sampdoria (1995-97), Real Madrid (1997-2000), Middlesbrough (2000-01), and Olympiakos (2001-04). With Real Madrid, he won the Champions League in 1998 and 2000. Born in the French territory of New Caledonia , he was a vital player in the French team that won the 1998 World Cup and was on the squad, but played just one game, as France won Euro 2000 . He compiled 53 caps in his career. Karembeu is famous for not singing the French national anthem, " La Marseillaise ", on the field, since two of his uncles had been exhibited in a human zoo during the Paris Colonial Exposition of 1931. This stance earned him some criticism and a fair amount of respect. Karembeu is married to Slovak model Adriana Sklenaříková , whom he met on a plane. On 9 December 2005 , Karembeu represented the OFC at the draw for the 2006 World Cup which took place in Leipzig , Germany . |
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