Francesco Toldo

Italian football goalkeeper, Euro 2000 runner-up

Francesco Toldo - Italian football goalkeeper, Euro 2000 runner-up
Born

December 2nd, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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A professional football goalkeeper, played primarily for Fiorentina and Inter Milan. Contributed significantly to team successes during tenures. Instrumental in helping Inter Milan secure multiple Serie A titles and the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2010. Represented the Italian national team, earning numerous caps, and participated in the UEFA Euro 2000, where Italy finished as the runner-up. Retired from professional football in 2008.

Won Serie A titles with Inter Milan

Runner-up in UEFA Euro 2000 with Italy

Secured UEFA Champions League title in 2010

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