William Gallas retires from Football
Gallas poked the home from close range after being set up by Thierry Henry, who had clearly handled the ball to prevent it from going out of play. He also played the 2006 World Cup final which France lost on penalties to Italy.
After playing for Marseille from 1997-2001, Gallas left for England, joining Chelsea, where he won back-to-back Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006 and popped up with some important goals.
He moved to Arsenal in 2006 as part of the deal which took Ashley Cole to Stamford Bridge.
Possibly his most famous moment in a red shirt came at Birmingham in 2008 when he had a tantrum and held a solitary sit-down protest in the centre circle after the Gunners conceded a late goal to draw a match they
It ultimately derailed their title bid.
Never one for the quiet life, he joined Tottenham in 2010.
Last October, Gallas signed a one-year deal with Perth Glory in Australia's A-League, where veteran stars such as Alessandro Del Piero plied their trade. He'll retire after the contract expires.
We at the Football Mind Salute and bid farewell to the French Legend and wish him a prosperous future ahead.
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