Claudio Caniggia
Argentinian footballer and World Cup player
Born
January 9th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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A prominent footballer, competed in several international tournaments representing Argentina. Played as a forward and gained recognition during the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups. Had an impressive club career with teams such as River Plate, Boca Juniors, and Galatasaray. His skillful play and speed made significant contributions to his teams' successes throughout his career.
Participated in the 1990 FIFA World Cup
Scored memorable goals for Argentina
Played for River Plate and Boca Juniors
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