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“It took me a long time to realize that football isn't martyrdom, but a game that's enjoyable, and one in which getting better at it is supposed to be fun. Perhaps it would have been better if I had understood this as a young man.”

Quote by Oliver Kahn

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Oliver Kahn, born on June 15, 1969, is a renowned German football player. Known for his exceptional goalkeeping skills and leadership, Kahn played for the German national team and FC Bayern Munich, earning numerous domestic and international honors throughout his career. more

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