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“In '82 Brazil showed that you can't win the World Cup without a solid defense.”

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Alan Hansen, born on June 13, 1955, is a legendary figure in British football. Renowned for his exceptional skill and tactical intelligence, he played for Liverpool and the Scotland national team. Hansen's career at Liverpool was marked by numerous English top-flight league titles and European Cup wins, including the 1980 European Cup and the 1984 European Super Cup. He also represented the Scotland national team in several international competitions. more

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