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“Nowadays, as soon as a striker scores three goals, everyone starts asking him about it.”

Quote by Just Fontaine

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Just Fontaine, born on August 18, 1933, is a renowned French football player. Known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, he is considered one of the greatest footballers in history. more

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