Tiago Mendes
Portuguese footballer and midfielder
Born
May 2nd, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Portugal
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An accomplished footballer, primarily recognized for playing as a midfielder in several prominent European clubs and the Portuguese national team. Began professional career at Sporting CP before moving to clubs such as Benfica and Lyon. Gained significant attention for contributions at Atlético Madrid, helping the team secure La Liga titles. Represented Portugal at various international tournaments, including UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cup. Retired from international football after a successful career spanning over a decade.
Played for Atlético Madrid and won La Liga
Represented Portugal in World Cup and Euro
Contributed to UEFA Champions League campaigns
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