Omar Sivori
Omar Sivori was a legendary Argentine footballer who played primarily as a forward. Born on October 2, 1935, in Buenos Aires, he began his professional career with River Plate before moving to Italy, where he made a significant impact at Juventus. Known for his exceptional dribbling skills and goal-scoring ability, Sivori became the club's all-time leading scorer against Inter Milan, netting 12 goals in his career. He was a key player for Juventus during the late 1950s and early 1960s, helping the club secure multiple Serie A titles. Sivori's contributions to the sport were recognized when he was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 1961. He passed away on February 17, 2006, but remains a celebrated figure in both Argentine and Italian football history.
Born on Oct 02, 1935 (89 years old)
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Omar Sívori was a legendary Argentine forward known for his time with Juventus.
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Omar Sivori was a distant relative of Pope Francis and the first 'Golden Boy' of Argentine football.
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Omar Sivori is the all-time top scorer against Inter Milan, having scored 12 goals during his eight years with Juventus.
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