Category: Football
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José René Higuita Zapata aka El Loco
El Loco – From Medellin. One of the most unique and remarkable goal keepers of all time. Inventor of the Scorpion kick (against England in 1995). Called the “master of the unpredictable”. Higuita was imprisoned in 1993 after getting involved in a kidnapping. In 2004 he was tested positive for cocaine. More recently El Loco said the he want to become more…
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Zwarte Schapenstraat Almere
Nickname – Zwarte Schapen (Black Sheep) was the nickname of footballclub BVC Amsterdam. After a lot of namechanges, the club finally moved to Almere in 1994. Since 2010 the official name is Almere City Football Club. In the “kantine” of the club there is still a “Black Sheep” decorating the bar. Kamp Seedorf do honour…
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Stefan Pettersson (Ajax Amsterdam 1988-1994)
Stefan Bengt Pettersson, player of AFC Ajax, from 1988 till 1994
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Claudio Caniggia in Westerpark Amsterdam
“Claudio Paul Caniggia got a 13-month ban for taking cocaine in 1993 and has a history of enjoying the high life. At club level, Caniggia played for River Plate, Hellas Verona, Atalanta, AS Roma, S.L. Benfica, Boca Juniors, Dundee and Rangers. He has become a club legend and cult-hero at many of the clubs he has played at. After refusing to cut his long hair despite the…
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