Schmeichel: The Autobiography - Tapa dura

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First published in 1999, Schmeichel talks in details about his time in English football, his decision to quit while still at the top, the secrets of United's success, and about individuals such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Cantona and Beckham. He also sets the record straight over the headline-grabbing confrontations with Ian Wright.

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In November 1998 Danish goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel, announced to the world's media that he would be leaving his beloved Manchester United -- the most commercially successful soccer club in the world -- at the end of the season. A number of United greats have left the club during Sir Alex Ferguson's reign -- Eric Cantona, Mark Hughes, Paul Ince -- but the loss of each of these players has always been successfully absorbed.

During his eight seasons at "The Theatre of Dreams", Schmeichel's record has been remarkable -- nearly 400 matches, 15 trophies, two Doubles, one Triple and, memorably, the European Cup in May 1999.

Schmeichel bowed out of English football after lifting the famous trophy himself on the eve of the Triple victory in Barcelona ... his timing always was impeccable.

Loud, aggressive and supremely confident, Schmeichel is the ultimate competitor. His awesome presence on the field, his air of invincibility, is legendary. His constant bawling at his defenders is as much a trademark as his star jump saves and his javelin-style throwing action. But off the field the world's most formidable goalkeeper is a softly spoken, intensely private man. His deadpan approach to media interviews gives little away. The public is never allowed to get a glimpse of the man behind the iron mask ... until now.