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Is a footballer who currently plays as a striker. He appeared in several teams from many different c

Is a footballer who currently plays as a striker. He appeared in several teams from many different countries (including Argentina, Chile and China) and was involved in the 1993 U-20 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Australia.

More known as "Juninho", nicknamed Juninho Paulista is a former Brazilian footballer. He has scored

More known as "Juninho", nicknamed Juninho Paulista is a former Brazilian footballer. He has scored five goals in 50 games for the Brazilian national team, winning the 2002 FIFA World Cup championship and bronze medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Is a Chilean footballer. A product of the U. de Concepción youth system, he began playing in the cl

Is a Chilean footballer. A product of the U. de Concepción youth system, he began playing in the club's youth squad, before debuting for the senior squad in 2005 for which soon after, became a regular starter. He has since signed for Universidad de Chile.

Is a Chilean retired footballer who played as a striker. He now is the manager of Magallanes

Is a Chilean retired footballer who played as a striker. He now is the manager of Magallanes

Is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for Yuksak Liqa club FK Khazar Lenkoran as a midfielder.

Is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for Yuksak Liqa club FK Khazar Lenkoran as a midfielder.

A former Argentine football defender, now a manager.He arrived at AS Saint-Étienne, in 1972, replac

A former Argentine football defender, now a manager.He arrived at AS Saint-Étienne, in 1972, replacing new coach Robert Herbin at fullback position.He was associated with Christian Lopez and had the habit to help the team offensively.He won lots of titles with AS Saint-Étienne. He was very popular at this time, and Bernard Sauvat wrote a song dedicated to him. Piazza earned 15 caps for Argentina, but could not participate to 1978 FIFA World Cup in his country due to family problems even though César Luis Menotti wanted him in the squad. In 1979, he played for Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield, before coming back to France with AS Corbeil-Essonnes, as player-coach but it was a failure.

Was a football player and an influential Argentine coach.Zubeldía had a respectable playing career

Was a football player and an influential Argentine coach.Zubeldía had a respectable playing career with Vélez Sarsfield, Boca Juniors, Atlanta and Banfield and the Argentina national football team. He was known as an intelligent player who was always well positioned on the field. His legacy, however, would come from his career as a manager.

Is a French professional footballer.He played for his hometown club ES Fréjus, Montpellier HSC and

Is a French professional footballer.He played for his hometown club ES Fréjus, Montpellier HSC and LB Châteauroux in France before joiningPlymouth Argyle in August 2002, although his debut was delayed due a delay with his international clearance[

Is a Brazilian professional footballer. As of 2009, he plays for Rio Claro. He made his debut in the

Is a Brazilian professional footballer. As of 2009, he plays for Rio Claro. He made his debut in the Russian Premier League in 2003 for FC Spartak Moscow.

Was a Cuban Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was a Cuban Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Is a Brazilian racing driver from São Paulo.He raced part time in the British Formula Three Champio

Is a Brazilian racing driver from São Paulo.He raced part time in the British Formula Three Championship from 1987 to 1989 with few good results. He returned to his native Brazil in 1990 to race in Formula Three Brazil, where he won the championship, and Formula Three Sudamericana where he finished 9th. With newfound confidence he returned to British F3 in 1992 and finished 4th. In 1993 he went to the Mexican Formula Three Championship and raced there until 1996. In 1997 he raced in Indy Lights part time for Genoa Racing and finished 20th. In 1998 he won the Mexican version of Indy Lights Indy Lights Panamericana. He made one Indy Lights start in 1999 and finished 3rd in Indy Lights Panamericana in 2000. He moved to sports car racing in 2003 racing in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. He joined Michael Shank Racing and raced full-time in the series in 2004 and finished 12th in points, winning the league's rising star award which he shared with Max Angelelli. He captured his first victory in 2006 at Miller Motorsports Park and finished second in the 24 Hours of Daytona. He finished 8th in points in both 2006 and 2007. In 2008 he finished 10th, winning in the first race held at the New Jersey Motorsports Park. He stayed with the team in 2009 and finished 12th in points.

An Argentine football striker currently playing for FC Dinamo Bucuresti of the Romanian Liga I .Mira

An Argentine football striker currently playing for FC Dinamo Bucuresti of the Romanian Liga I .Miranda started his career in 2002 at Luján de Cuyo in the 3rd division interior. In 2003 he joined Godoy Cruz in the 2nd division.In 2004 he got his chance to play in the Primera, with Almagro he excelled in his first season, finishing as the 2nd top scorer in the Apertura 2004 tournaments. One of the highlights of his time at Almagro was scoring in a 2-0 win over Club Atlético River Plate at the Monumental. Despite his goals Almagro were relegated at the end of the 2004-2005 season.

Better known as Ossie Ocasio and nicknamed Jaws, is a Puerto Rican who was a boxer and world Cruiser

Better known as Ossie Ocasio and nicknamed Jaws, is a Puerto Rican who was a boxer and world Cruiserweight champion. He got his peculiar nickname after accidentally biting another boxer during a sparring session. He later went down in weight, to fight in

A former Argentine football winger and striker who played at professional level for San Lorenzo in A

A former Argentine football winger and striker who played at professional level for San Lorenzo in Argentina, Huachipato and Cobresal in Chile, Oriente Petrolero, Blooming, Guabirá and Unión Central in Bolivia, Deportivo Cúcuta in Colombia and Deportivo Quito in Ecuador.

A former Argentine footballer. He was part of the Argentina Under-20 team that won the 1979 FIFA Wor

A former Argentine footballer. He was part of the Argentina Under-20 team that won the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship in Japan.Escudero started his career with Chacarita Juniors in 1978, he also played for Boca Juniors where he won the Metropolitano 1981 and at Rosario Central where he won the 1986-1987 championship. He played abroad for Barcelona SC (Ecuador) and Mitsubishi Motors (Japan).

Is a former Brazilian football player. He has played for Brazil national team.

Is a former Brazilian football player. He has played for Brazil national team.

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1901 and 1905. He made his

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1901 and 1905. He made his debut for Derbyshire in a match against MCC in 1901. He was not out for 9 in both innings and took 2 wickets. Burton was a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in three first-class matches took five wickets at an average of 31.20 with a best performance of 2 for 44. He was a right-hand batsman and played four innings in three first class matches without being out in any of them and with a top score of 9 not out.

Is a former South African cricketer who played in 9 Tests from 1947 to 1949.

Is a former South African cricketer who played in 9 Tests from 1947 to 1949.

Was a South African born Indian cricketer. He played three times for the Egypt national cricket team

Was a South African born Indian cricketer. He played three times for the Egypt national cricket team against HM Martineau's XI in the early 1930s and later played two first-class matches in India for a Viceroy's XI, including one against the MCC.

Was a male tennis player from Great Britain. He is best known for his gold medal in the men's double

Was a male tennis player from Great Britain. He is best known for his gold medal in the men's doubles event (w/Maxwell Woosnam) at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics.

Is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Baltimore Orioles (1988). H

Is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Baltimore Orioles (1988). He batted and threw right-handed.Peraza was a hard thrower with a fastball in the 94-95 range. He also had a good slider and a fine change-up. He debuted wi

Was an English cricketer who played for Essex. He was born in Clapham and died in Patcham. Martyn re

Was an English cricketer who played for Essex. He was born in Clapham and died in Patcham. Martyn represented Essex in one first-class match, against Northamptonshire during the 1922 County Championship season.

Played first-class cricket for Somerset from 1900 to 1913. He also played for Oxford University in 1

Played first-class cricket for Somerset from 1900 to 1913. He also played for Oxford University in 1902 and 1903, winning his blue in 1903. He was born at Taunton, Somerset and died of his wounds near Peronne, in Somme département, France. Samson was a le

Was a German road racing cyclist who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of

Was a German road racing cyclist who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the German cycling team which finished sixth in the team time trial event.

Was a cricketer who played for Cambridge University, Warwickshire and Glamorgan. A tall, fair-haired

Was a cricketer who played for Cambridge University, Warwickshire and Glamorgan. A tall, fair-haired right-arm fast-medium bowler, Wheatley came to prominence for Cambridge University in 1958 when he set the record for the most wickets in the university's