Ricardo Bochini
Argentinian footballer, River Plate legend
Born
January 25th, 1954
71 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Renowned for a distinguished career in football, predominantly spent at Club Atlético Independiente. Achieved significant success as an attacking midfielder in the 1970s and 1980s, winning multiple national and international titles. Played a crucial role in Independiente's Copa Libertadores victories, contributing to the club's status as one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history. Represented the Argentine national team, participating in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
Won four Copa Libertadores titles with Independiente
Contributed to Argentina's 1986 World Cup team
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