Naby Keïta
Guinean footballer and Liverpool midfielder
Professional footballer started career at Horoya AC in Guinea before moving to Austria with FC Red Bull Salzburg. Transferred to German club RB Leipzig, achieving a prominent role in the Bundesliga. Joined English club Liverpool in 2018, contributing to the team's successes. Played a significant part in Liverpool's 2019 UEFA Champions League victory and their triumph in the 2020-2021 Premier League.
Champions League winner with Liverpool
Bundesliga regular with RB Leipzig
Austrian Bundesliga champion with Salzburg
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Ivri Lider
Israeli singer and songwriter
Born
February 10th, 1974 52 years ago
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Italian poet and soldier, WWI veteran
Born
February 10th, 1888 138 years ago
Died
June 2nd, 1970 55 years ago — 82 years old
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Ice hockey player and coach in Sweden
Born
February 10th, 1968 58 years ago
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American actress, 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir'
Born
February 10th, 1920 106 years ago
Died
December 14th, 2010 15 years ago — 90 years old
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American director of 'Sideways'
Born
February 10th, 1961 65 years ago
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German physician associated with medicine
Born
February 10th, 1903 123 years ago
Died
June 2nd, 1948 77 years ago — 45 years old
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