Julián Velázquez was an Argentine fencer born on December 7, 1920. He represented Argentina in the team sabre event at the 1964 Summer Olympics, where he competed alongside Guillermo Saucedo and non-Olympians Juan Carlos Bascolo and Alfredo Juan Hernández. Velázquez had an impressive career, with notable podium finishes at major championships, including a second-place finish…
Diego Valeri is a former Argentine professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Major League Soccer (MLS). He is best known for his time with the Portland Timbers, where he played from 2013 to 2021. Valeri was an attacking midfielder who was known for his exceptional…
José Daniel Valencia is a retired Argentine footballer who played in an attacking midfield position. He is widely regarded as one of the best number 10s in the history of Argentine football. Valencia is perhaps most famous for being part of the 1978 World Cup-winning squad. Born on October 3, 1955, in San Salvador, Jujuy…
Jorge Valdano is a former Argentine football player, coach, and general manager of Real Madrid. He is also known as “The Philosopher of Football” due to his insightful and intellectual approach to the sport. Born on October 4, 1955, in Las Parejas, Santa Fe, Argentina, Valdano began his football career at a young age and…
Federico Vairo was an Argentine football defender who won three consecutive league titles with River Plate and represented Argentina at the 1958 World Cup. Born on January 27, 1930, in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, Vairo began his football career in the 1950s and quickly established himself as one of the best defenders of his time….
Óscar Ustari is a former Argentine professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was born on July 3, 1986, in America, Buenos Aires. Ustari began his professional career with Club Atlético Independiente in 2005, where he spent six seasons before moving to Spain to join Getafe CF. Ustari’s career was marred by injuries, but…
Juan José Urruti is a former Argentine footballer who played for several clubs across Argentina, Spain, Bolivia, and Chile. He was born on May 24, 1962, in Rosario, Argentina, and started his professional career in 1979 with Racing de Córdoba. Urruti played as a forward and was known for his technical skills, quick reflexes, and…
Eduardo Tuzzio is a former Argentine footballer who has made a name for himself in the world of football. Born on July 31, 1974, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuzzio began his professional career in 1993 with San Lorenzo de Almagro. He played for several clubs throughout his career, including River Plate, Independiente, and Mallorca. Tuzzio’s…
Enzo Trossero is a former Argentine footballer and coach who is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the history of Club Atlético Independiente. He was born on May 23, 1953, in Esmeralda, Santa Fe, Argentina. Trossero began his football career at Belgrano de San Francisco before moving on to Colón de Santa…
Roberto Trotta is an Italian-Swiss cosmologist, science communicator, and professor of astrostatistics at Imperial College London. He is known for his research in the fields of dark matter and dark energy, as well as his efforts to make science accessible to the general public. Trotta has been the recipient of numerous awards for his contributions…