Happy birthday! Marcel Desailly turns 56 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary footballer turns 56 on Saturday, Sep. 7, 2024.

Marcel Desailly is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Marcel Desailly has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Desailly, a cultural icon

Born in Accra on September 7, 1968, Marcel Desailly's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Desailly's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Marcel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Marcel Desailly as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Marcel, you're the best!

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