Felice Borel
Italian footballer and World Cup winner
Born
April 5th, 1914
111 years ago
Died
1993
32 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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A professional footballer played as a forward during the early to mid-20th century. Borel joined Juventus in 1931, contributing significantly to the team's successes. His career included time with the Italian national team, with participation in the 1934 FIFA World Cup, where Italy secured the championship title. After an impressive stint in Italy, Borel later moved to France to continue his playing career before retiring.
Won the 1934 FIFA World Cup with Italy
Played for Juventus from 1931 to 1938
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