Maxi Rodríguez

Argentine footballer, World Cup participant

Maxi Rodríguez - Argentine footballer, World Cup participant
Born

January 2nd, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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A professional footballer from Argentina, contributed significantly to the sport as a winger. Played for several clubs including Newell's Old Boys, Espanyol, Villarreal, Atlético de Madrid, and Liverpool. Achieved notable success with Liverpool, winning the FA Cup in 2006. Represented Argentina at multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup in 2006 and 2014, and the Copa América in 2004 and 2011. Scored a memorable extra-time goal against Mexico in the 2006 World Cup, enhancing reputation on the global stage.

Played for Liverpool, winning the FA Cup in 2006

Scored a key goal against Mexico in the 2006 World Cup

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