Massimiliano Allegri
Football manager and former player
Managed several clubs in Italian football, achieving notable success. As a player, participated as a midfielder in Serie A, mainly with Pescara and later with teams such as Cagliari and the national team at various levels. Transitioned to management, leading AC Milan to a Serie A title in 2011. Later managed Juventus, securing multiple Serie A championships and reaching the UEFA Champions League final twice in consecutive years from 2015 to 2017.
Won Serie A title with AC Milan in 2011
Led Juventus to multiple Serie A championships
Reached UEFA Champions League final in 2015 and 2017
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Anna Gunn
Television actress for Breaking Bad
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August 11th, 1968 58 years ago
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American football wide receiver, Ohio State.
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August 11th, 2002 24 years ago
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Italian footballer and Juventus defender
Born
August 11th, 1970 56 years ago
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Mexican actress and screenwriter
Born
August 11th, 1971 55 years ago
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Poet and literary critic with notable works
Born
August 11th, 1897 129 years ago
Died
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Born
August 11th, 1974 52 years ago
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